Category: Ohio Valley Conference
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‘How do you know?’: UT Martin in a familiar place in OVC preseason poll amid shakeup
Like many teams, UT Martin is dealing with a brand-new roster, but the Skyhawks are in a familiar place the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll.
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Improved Western Illinois targeting ‘bigger things’ this fall
Boosted by winning three of its four final games last season, Western Illinois strives for a significant move up the Ohio Valley Conference standings this fall.
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LB Nickson’s return to Eastern Illinois has defense ready to ‘hit the ground running’
Linebacker Ja’Wuan Nickson, who had 95 tackles a year ago for Eastern Illinois, decided to return for his senior season despite transfer opportunities.
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After nearly a lifetime on the move, redshirt sophomore Archibald settling into Eastern defensive line
Eastern Illinois defensive lineman Aidan Archibald has lived a nomadic life. But, perhaps for the first time, he’s in a place that truly feels more like home.
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New commissioner Wilson joins OVC with focus on recruitment, retention, branding
New Ohio Valley Conference commissioner Matt Wilson is focused on recruiting new members and retaining current ones as he leads OVC football into the 2026 season.
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Punt formation, targeting adjustments headline rules changes for 2026 season
Punt formations and targeting penalties will see adjustments via college football rules changes the 2026 college football season. However, one potential change will not go into effect this fall.
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10 Years Later: From the football field to real estate, ex-EIU RB Church on fast track
Former Eastern Illinois running back Devin Church – the last Panther to rush for 1,000 yards in a season — is forging a new path in real estate.
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Leatherneck rewind: WIU gets ‘runaround’ at Eastern Washington from elusive QB
Western Illinois could not overcome “runaround guy” Nate Bell in a 52-31 non-conference loss to Eastern Washington on the road.
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Western Illinois offense taking flight with QB Irvin in pilot’s seat
Western Illinois senior quarterback Chris Irvin passed for 247 yards and three touchdowns in the Leathernecks 51-30 win against Valparaiso.
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Transfer RB Kellom carrying the early load for Eastern’s offense
Transfer running back Charles Kellom has more than shouldered the load for the Eastern Illinois offense through the first two games of the season.
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