Category: Ohio Valley Conference
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Eastern rewind: Panthers outlast Northwestern State, win 2nd straight for 1st time since 2017

Using a two-quarterback rotation, Eastern Illinois built a large halftime lead and withstood a late rally from Northwestern State (La.).
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First-year starter Tolbert quickly up to speed for Eastern Illinois defense

Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert, a first-year starter at Eastern Illinois, used his experience on special teams last season to become a playmaker this fall.
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Backups spark Eastern Illinois as Panthers race past Murray State

Kendi Young rushed for a career-high 160 yards on just eight carries to help Eastern Illinois give first-year head coach Chris Wilkerson his first win as head coach of his alma mater.
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Eastern rewind: Panthers grab Wilkerson’s first win in conference-opening triumph

Eastern Illinois snapped a nine-game losing streak and won its conference opener Saturday against Murray State.
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EIU hitting reset button as Ohio Valley Conference season starts

Eastern Illinois has been building for the Ohio Valley Conference throughout the offseason. The Panthers open OVC play at Murray State Saturday.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois wide receiver Justin Thomas

Former NCAA Division III All-American Justin Thomas is a fan of everything Michigan. This fall, his college football career is thriving at Eastern Illinois.
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Eastern rewind: Miscues spell Panthers’ demise in Mid-America Classic

“The 21 points off turnovers is the difference,” EIU head coach Chris Wilkerson said.
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No longer a player or assistant, Wilkerson faces the EIU-Illinois State rivalry as a head coach

Chris Wilkerson has experienced the Eastern Illinois-Illinois State rivalry as a player and as an assistant, but Saturday he will experience it as the head coach of his alma mater.
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Eastern rewind: 10th-ranked Chattanooga handles Panthers

Eastern Illinois lost 38-20 to 10th-ranked Chattanooga Saturday in Charleston.
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Eastern Illinois faces nationally ranked FCS playoff contender in home opener

Eastern Illinois seeks to limit penalties and turnovers as the Panthers open the 2022 home schedule.