Category: Ohio Valley Conference
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Sandwiched between Big Ten road trips, EIU Panthers host regional rival for home opener
Eastern Illinois seeks a strong rebound performance following a one-sided shutout loss at FBS Illinois.
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WIU receiver Duncan ‘happy to have a chance’ at college football after car crash
Western Illinois wide receiver Tristin Duncan survived a serious car crash in high school and is now a starter for the Leathernecks.
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Leatherneck rewind: Northern’s big plays help Huskies run past Western in opener
Northern Illinois scored on four drives of four plays or fewer Saturday in a 54-15 victory against Western Illinois.
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Panther rewind: Big Ten foe Illinois shuts out EIU in season opener
The loss marks the third straight time a Big Ten Conference member has whitewashed the Panthers.
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Fueled by last fall’s success, EIU tight end Manaves back for more this season
The Chicago St. Patrick graduate is one of 15 Panthers who has already earned his undergraduate degree.
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Fresh Faces: Passion, volume set transfer D-lineman Riven apart at Western Illinois
Toledo transfer Jalen Riven has brought size and leadership to the defensive line and special teams at Western Illinois.
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EIU special teams strive to deliver again this season under new coordinator
Andrew Brady, who also coaches outside linebackers, takes over special teams.
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Learning Western Illinois offense comes with examples galore, from EIU to Albany
Western Illinois quarterback Nate Lamb learned the new offense with plenty of film from other schools head coach Joe Davis has coached.
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After big turnaround, Eastern Illinois faces higher expectations with renewed approach
Following a turnaround season in which it quadrupled its win total, Eastern Illinois strives for a league championship and FCS playoff berth.
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Media roundtable examines Big South-Ohio Valley Association’s status in uncertain college football universe
Prairie State Pigskin asked three media members who have a history covering teams in the Big South-Ohio Valley (OVC) Association six key questions about the FCS league.
