Category: EIU Panthers

Chris Wilkerson’s turnovers and touchdowns mantra this season has been both hit and miss for Eastern Illinois.

Eastern Illinois fell behind by three touchdowns early Saturday and stumbled to a 49-13 loss to Illinois State in Normal in the Mid-America Classic rivalry.

Eastern’s wide receiver group received contributions from five different players Saturday in a loss to Indiana State.

EIU quarterback Cole LaCrue had seven interceptions and only four passing TDs last season. “I had to look at myself in the mirror,” he said.

Eastern Illinois lost, 42-35, Saturday to Indiana State, despite a furious fourth-quarter rally at O’Brien Field.

Eastern Illinois linebacker, who is now playing for his third school, has found a home in the Panthers’ defense.

Playing football at Eastern Illinois, where his late father Duane played, has allowed EIU safety Dillon Conway to feel “a little closer” to him.

Big plays helped Minnesota roll up nearly 500 yards of offense Thursday night in a 59-7 victory against Eastern Illinois.

Eastern Illinois running back Charles Kellom handed out plenty of credit — and baked goods — after his big game in the Panthers’ season-opening win.