Category: Eastern Illinois
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Eastern Illinois puts heavy focus on stronger run defense in 2022
Eastern Illinois has six returning defensive linemen and four transfers to help turn around their run defense.
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Familiar to his new coach, Eastern DE Miles also known by opponents
Eastern Illinois defensive end Jordan Miles returns this season after tying for the team lead with 11 tackles for loss in 2021.
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With past injuries behind him, EIU wide receiver Hill forges ahead into senior year
Broken fingers, a strained knee ligament and torn Achilles have held EIU wide receiver Isaiah Hill back during his time in Charleston.
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Downstate Rochester’s football success continues at state FCS schools
Downstate Rochester High School’s success has proved beneficial for all four Illinois Football Championship Subdivision.
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New face in Ohio Valley Conference leads to schedule adjustment for Eastern Illinois
Former NCAA Division II member Lindenwood is joining the Ohio Valley Conference, but their game vs. EIU will not count in the league standings.
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Spring game takeaways highlight Eastern’s 2022 goal on defense
Eastern Illinois has set of goal of 25 takeaways on defense during the 2022 season.
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Eastern Illinois in a hurry to put 2021 offensive performance in the past
Eastern Illinois is hoping to rev up its offense after being one of only nine FCS teams to average fewer than 15 points a game.
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New Eastern Illinois coach Wilkerson proud to be a softball dad for ‘that other school’
Eastern Illinois head football coach Chris Wilkerson is also a softball dad, proudly wearing red for his daughter, Bella, an Illinois State catcher.
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Eastern Illinois alum/new head coach focused on connecting with players
New Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson is focused on connecting with his players during spring practices.
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National Signing Day, Feb. 2022: Eastern Illinois Panthers
Nine of the 12 members of first-year head coach Chris Wilkerson’s EIU recruiting class have previous college or prep school experience.
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