Category: Eastern Illinois
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Approaching our 10th year of Illinois FCS coverage, Prairie State Pigskin gives thanks
Prairie State Pigskin presents its list of things we’re thankful for on this American holiday.
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Illinois FCS coaches break down “exciting matchup” between Illinois State, SEMO
Illinois FCS teams went 0-6 combined this season against Illinois State and Southeast Missouri. Coaches from EIU, SIU and WIU share their thoughts on the playoff matchup.
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Illinois FCS coaching staffs stay active as early high school signing date approaches, transfer portal window swings open
The college football early signing period for high school players opens Dec. 4. Yet, so much has changed in the transfer portal era.
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Panther rewind: Eastern stumbles at Tennessee Tech in season finale, falls to 3-9
Eastern Illinois allowed 200 rushing yards Saturday and lost, 23-6, to Tennessee Tech in the Panthers’ season finale.
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Panther rewind: Eastern pulls out overtime victory in ‘EIU way’ on second-chance FG
On a sluggish offensive day, Eastern Illinois pulled out an overtime win thanks to a stout defense and a second chance field goal.
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After rewriting record books, Eastern receiver Willman on verge of more history
Cooper Willman has already earned a bachelor’s degree in history. With two games left in his career, the Eastern Illinois receiver has a chance to further add his name to Panther football history.
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Panther rewind: Eastern rally falls short despite WR Willman’s record-setting performance
EIU rallied from a 28-0 deficit yet lost, 31-28, at Gardner-Webb in Saturday’s Big South-OVC action.
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Flowers blossoms into every-down back as all-purpose yards keep piling up for EIU
Eastern Illinois sophomore M.J. Flowers has developed into an every-down, all-purpose running back this season for the Panthers.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois cornerback NiJhay Burt
Eastern Illinois cornerback NiJhay Burt is a proud native of the Pittsburgh area. He talks Steelers, high school football, his go-to gameday breakfast and more in Moving the Chains.
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Stepping in and stepping up: EIU’s Houi shines at corner after targeting ejection
Freshman cornerback Isaiah Houi stepped in after the ejection of starter NiJhay Burt to help Eastern Illinois beat rival Western, 45-38.
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