Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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WIU Leathernecks honoring memory of fallen teammate
As Western Illinois football prepares for its home opener this week, the Leathernecks continue to honor former player Hunter Mason who died earlier this year.
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Southern rewind: Touchdown in waning seconds leaves Salukis stunned & off to worst start since 2015
In a game that saw nine lead changes, Southeast Missouri State prevailed over rival Southern Illinois in Carbondale.
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Redbird rewind: Late defensive heroics rescue ISU against stubborn Valparaiso
Illinois State needed two interceptions in the final 90 seconds Saturday to hold off Valparaiso, 28-21, at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
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Western rewind: Minnesota overwhelms WIU with 679 yards of total offense
Western Illinois gave up 679 yards Saturday in a loss to Minnesota while compiling only eight first downs on offense.
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With leading rusher hurt, Illinois State expects all-hands-on-deck approach
With last year’s leading rusher Cole Muller likely out for the season, Illinois State’s running attack will feature several contributors.
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For Western Illinois RBs coach, return trip to Minnesota is a walk down memory lane
Western Illinois running backs coach Donnell Kirkwood expects a flood of emotions when the Leathernecks play at Minnesota, his alma mater.
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SIU seeks to right the ship after ‘a collective butt whupping’
Southern Illinois needs a strong bounce-back game after being blown out in the 2022 season opener.
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois running back Javon Williams Jr.
Get to know Southern Illinois star running back Javon Williams Jr. in Prairie State Pigskin’s Moving the Chain Q&A feature.
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SIU rewind: Salukis overpowered on wild night in Texas
Ninth-ranked Southern Illinois struggled out of the gate as No. 14 Incarnate Word breezed to a 64-29 romp.
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Illinois State rewind: First-quarter success fades as Redbirds lose game, leading rusher
Illinois State’s first-quarter success faded Saturday in a 38-0 loss to No. 18 Wisconsin. The Redbirds also lost leading rusher Cole Mueller to injury.
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