Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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December signing period 2025: Bright lights shine on in-state Western Illinois recruits
Two in-state players who shined in Illinois prep championship games are part of the Western Illinois recruiting class announced Wednesday.
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December signing period 2025: Big bodies up front dominate Eastern Illinois additions
Three big-bodied offensive linemen were part of the Eastern Illinois December recruiting class that the team announced Wednesday.
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Leatherneck rewind: WIU finishes with win as Holman claims OVC-Big South rushing title
Behind a new-look offensive line, Western Illinois running back Markell Holman helped WIU secure a win and his OVC-Big South rushing title.
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Panther rewind: FBS No. 10 Alabama shuts out Eastern Illinois in season finale
Eastern Illinois lost its seventh straight game to close out the 2025 season.
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Eastern linebacker Nickson returns to hometown for season finale at FBS Alabama
Eastern Illinois junior linebacker Ju’Wuan Nickson, who played at Tuscaloosa Hillcrest High School, will return to his hometown when the Panthers (3-8) visit Bryant-Denny Stadium against FBS Alabama (8-2).
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Confident freshman CB Keith catches on quickly for Western Illinois defense
Freshman cornerback Don Paul Keith turned heads at Western Illinois in fall camp. He has started the past six games for WIU.
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Leatherneck rewind: Intentional grounding penalty results in safety, leads to WIU loss
A key call against Western Illinois tipped the scales of victory as visiting Southeast Missouri rallied past the Leathernecks, 22-17, Saturday at Hanson Field.
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Panther rewind: Eastern’s offensive struggles continue in sixth consecutive loss
Eastern Illinois managed just one touchdown Saturday on offense, losing 42-12 to Lindenwood for the Panthers’ sixth loss in a row.
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High school state champion coach, player reunited on Western Illinois coaching staff
Seven years ago, Brandon Kreczmer and Jake Ackman were celebrating an Illinois high school state championship together. Now, they both play roles on the Western Illinois coaching staff.
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Versatile Eastern Illinois TE Herrera giving opposing defenses plenty to think about
Eastern Illinois tight end Alex Herrera was used all over the field last weekend against Tennessee Tech, and he enjoyed a career day.
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