Category: Ohio Valley Conference
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Fresh Faces: ‘Explosive’ Eastern Illinois transfer WR Whitlock finds good fit
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.
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Experienced Eastern DB Lyons takes over as new ‘safety blanket’ for defense
Eastern Illinois defensive back Kaleb Lyons has played in 37 career games. This fall, he takes that experience to free safety, a new position.
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EIU’s Wilkerson revamps fall camp structure following injury-plagued seasons
Following injury-depleted seasons, Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson has altered his team’s approach to fall camp.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive lineman Carson Fichtel
EIU offensive lineman Carson Fichtel’s last name is well known in Charleston. In our Moving the Chains interview, he shares his hobbies, favorite order at a barbecue restaurant and more.
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New Eastern Illinois AD plans to examine space in, around Panthers’ home field
New Eastern Illinois athletic director Mark Wilson said he will be among a group to examine using the space underneath and around EIU’s O’Brien Field differently.
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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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