Category: EIU Panthers

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.

Wide receiver Devin Whitlock could be a jack of all trades this season for the Eastern Illinois offense, which managed only 12 passing TDs a year ago.

Eastern Illinois defensive back Kaleb Lyons has played in 37 career games. This fall, he takes that experience to free safety, a new position.