Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Moving the Chains with . . . Desman Hearns, Southern Illinois safety
Fresh off his game-changing forced fumble and recovery in SIU’s comeback win over Southeast Missouri, Desman Hearns shares how he turned the tide.
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Fresh faces on Illinois State defense help strengthen Redbirds’ pressure-happy attack
Despite having only three returning starters back this season, the Illinois State defense leads all NCAA divisions in sacks with 18.
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From the pitch to gridiron, Patino provides winning kick for EIU Panthers
Eastern Illinois kicker returns from the soccer team to provide a game-winner.
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Saluki rewind: Fourth-quarter comeback drives SIU to reclaim War for the Wheel
Southern Illinois improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2014 with a 26-25 comeback win against Southeast Missouri.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western’s hot start cooled off by late Lindenwood rally
Western Illinois roared to a big lead early Saturday in Macomb, but faltered late in a 43-40 loss to Lindenwood.
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Panther rewind: EIU takes back Mid-America Classic trophy with victory over ISU
The Panthers made big plays on offense, defense and special teams to rally past their their rival at O’Brien Field.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State offense endures sluggish start, drops Mid-America Classic rivalry to Eastern
Illinois State’s sluggish start was costly Saturday in Charleston, where the Redbirds lost, 14-13, in the Mid-America Classic rivalry.
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Varga gives Southern Illinois pass rush an energy boost entering War for the Wheel
Defensive end Tim Varga’s two sacks against Northern Illinois proved that “he plays with a motor and plays with toughness,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said.
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Taming turnovers gives Western Illinois offense needed boost of confidence
Western Illinois has not turned the ball over in its first two games this season, a sharp contrast to its 76 turnovers combined in the past three years.
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Spack facing former recruit Wilkerson on site where his D1 career launched
Illinois State and Eastern Illinois face one another for the 111th time in a rivalry that dates back to 1901.
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