Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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Season recap capsule 2025: Eastern Illinois Panthers
A promising start to its conference season was obliterated by a seven-game losing streak that looms over the Eastern Illinois offseason.
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Sped-up transfer portal certain to open with a flurry of activity for Illinois FCS teams
Speed dating. Musical chairs. The Wild West. Whatever description you prefer, today (Jan. 2) marks a drastic change in the Division I football transfer portal window.
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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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