Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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Leatherneck rewind: Western leans on defense to break 5-game losing streak
Western Illinois used a strong defensive effort Saturday to break a five-game losing streak with a 17-16 victory against Tennessee State.
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Panther rewind: Blocked field goal thwarts Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois suffered its third straight OVC-Big South loss, falling 17-16 Saturday at Charleston Southern.
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Former prep QB Williams enjoying career year at tight end for Western Illinois
A former high school quarterback, Alex Williams is enjoying the best season of his career at tight end this fall for Western Illinois.
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EIU punter Miller’s record pace drawing rave reviews from friends and foes alike
Eastern Illinois punter Mason Miller ranks fourth in FCS with a 47.69 yards per kick average. If it holds up, Mille’s average would set an EIU record.
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College football transfer portal window change draws mixed reaction from Illinois FCS head coaches
Prairie State Pigskin asked the four Illinois FCS head coaches, who have both added and lost players via the transfer portal, for their thoughts on the latest change.
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Leatherneck rewind: Double-digit lead vanishes again late for Western Illinois
Western Illinois saw a double-digit second-half lead vanish Saturday in a 29-24 homecoming loss to Charleston Southern.
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Panther rewind: Southeast Missouri breezes past error-plagued EIU
Six turnovers proved costly as Eastern Illinois lost its second straight OVC-Big South game this season.
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From scout team to Saturdays: Western’s Bonner barges way into gameday reps
Western Illinois freshman Aa’zoriyon Bonner’s speed and big plays on scout team have earned him a role on special teams and defense this fall.
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Heavy-hitting Foster brings ‘consistency and playmaking ability’ to Eastern LB corps
Eastern Illinois inside linebacker Tylan Foster leads Eastern Illinois into an OVC-Big South matchup with Southeast Missouri Saturday in Cape Girardeau.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois offensive lineman James Durand
Western Illinois offensive lineman James Durand explains his love for the outdoors, off-roading in the desert and his favorite Mexican restaurant in our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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