Category: Ohio Valley Conference
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Defense delivers Eastern Illinois to meaningful football in November
A stingy defense has helped Eastern Illinois football to six wins and FCS playoff consideration this season.
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Playoff crunch narrows as FCS regular season hits home stretch
Prairie State Pigskin takes a look at how the final two weeks of the season will help decide the FCS playoff bracket.
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Panther rewind: Defense slams door, locks up Eastern’s first winning season since 2017
Eastern Illinois used two interceptions and four sacks in the fourth quarter Saturday to hold off Lindenwood, 16-10.
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Improved running game, QB protection needed for continued EIU success
A win Saturday gives Eastern Illinois its first winning season since 2017.
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Moving the Chains . . . Eastern Illinois cornerback Russell Dandy
Russell Dandy has made big plays for the ball-hawking Eastern Illinois secondary this season.
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Eastern Illinois bye week offers respite before season’s final three games
Eastern Illinois is using its bye week for multiple purposes as the Panthers prepare for their final push.
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Playoff posturing: SIU Salukis, ISU Redbirds enter season’s stretch run
PrairieStatePigskin.com takes an in-depth look at the postseason chances for Southern Illinois and Illinois State.
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Panther rewind: Eastern QB Holley uses his legs to secure OT victory
Eastern Illinois quarterback Pierce Holley rushed for three short TDs and a game-decided two-point conversion in the Panthers’ 25-24 victory against Bryant.
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EIU Panthers forge ahead despite consecutive losses to open league schedule
Eastern Illinois hosts former Panther assistant Chris Merritt’s Bryant Bulldogs in first-time meeting between the FCS programs.
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Scout’s honor: Long before Saturday, scout team players provide important preparation for Illinois FCS programs
Prairie State Pigskin takes an inside look at the contributions of scout team members.
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