Category: Ohio Valley Conference
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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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Coach-to-player communication tops list of rules changes for upcoming FCS season
While several communications rule changes are being implemented for this college season, expansion of coach-to-player communication at the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level is perhaps the most noteworthy.
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Fresh Faces: New Eastern Illinois safety McCall reunites with former coach
Free safety Jihad McCall, a transfer from Morehead State, is reuniting with his former defensive coordinator, Andrew Strobel, at EIU.
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Eastern Illinois season opener to feature visit from Super Bowl champion coach Gruden
Jon Gruden, who led Tampa Bay to a Super Bowl title, announced on social media that he will attend the Aug. 28 Eastern Illinois home opener against his alma mater, Dayton.
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Veteran EIU tight ends thrive on internal competition; QB1 race down to three
A veteran tight end group is giving the Eastern Illinois plenty of flexibility in fall camp.
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EIU assistant coach Taylor, defensive line get down to work in fall camp
After being hard hit by graduation, Eastern Illinois has retooled its defensive line under the guidance of a self-proclaimed “headcase” of a position coach.
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Shaking off frustration, Western DE Bradford perseveres to develop into game-changing catalyst
Senior defensive end Peyton Bradford, who ended last season with a three-sack performance, returns as “our leader and as our catalyst on defense,” according to head coach Joe Davis.
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Improved learning, growth mark Western Illinois’ development under Davis
Second-year Western Illinois head coach Joe Davis is ready for his team to take the next step in its development this season.
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Eastern Illinois looking ahead to fall with plenty of new faces on 2025 roster
Eastern Illinois heads into fall camp later this month with 32 new transfers on the roster. EIU opens the season Aug. 28 vs. Dayton.
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Alabama DC Wommack ‘so appreciative of the opportunity’ at Eastern Illinois a decade ago
Kane Wommack led the EIU Panthers defense to national prominence and a playoff berth a decade ago.
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