Category: Ohio Valley Conference
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Embracing change at WIU: ‘They’ve made me love Western football again.’

Western Illinois safety Bradyn Smith has embraced the changes brought by new head coach Joe Davis and his staff.
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WIU’s Van shifts positions, upgrades abound and Metallica lives on in Macomb

Western Illinois wraps up its first spring under head coach Joe Davis.
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First-year head coach promoting a physical brand of football as Western Illinois tackles spring practice

“I think excitement is the general thought process here, excitement and enthusiasm,” WIU’s Joe Davis said.
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Fresh off a breakout bloom, EIU’s Flowers strives for continued growth in his game

The Big South/OVC Offensive Freshman of the Year takes on a new team role while in pursuit of upping his production.
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Football’s biggest game is Sunday. We asked Illinois FCS head coaches who wins, how they will watch and what’s on the menu

We asked the four Illinois FCS head coaches who wins the Super Bowl and why, along with how they plan to watch and what’s on the menu for the big game.
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Signing Day ’24: Western Illinois cast a wide net to reel in spring recruiting class

First-year head coach Joe Davis and his staff signed nine prep players from nine different states.
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Signing day ’24: Eastern Illinois adds 8 prep players with emphasis on OL, skill positions

Third-year head coach Chris Wilkerson and his staff now prepare for spring practice, which will culminate with the annual spring game April 27 in Charleston.
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Offensive returnees give EIU plenty of good vibes heading into 2024 season

Eastern Illinois is welcoming back plenty of offensive talent from last season’s 8-win team as the Panthers look ahead to the 2024 season.
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Western’s rebuilding work begins up front on offensive, defensive lines

Rebuilding the Western Illinois football roster has begun up front on the offensive and defensive lines, new head coach Joe Davis said.
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Early signing day ’23: After 6-win improvement, Eastern stocks roster at nine different positions

Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson added 16 prep players on National Signing Day at nine different positions.