Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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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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Panther rewind: Gardner-Webb uses big plays to spoil EIU homecoming
Gardner-Webb defeated Eastern Illinois, 21-10, Saturday at O’Brien Field, handing the Panthers their first OVC-Big South loss.
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Leatherneck rewind: UT Martin’s late rally sends Western to 4th consecutive loss
Western Illinois let an 11-point, fourth-quarter lead slip away Saturday at UT Martin in the Leathernecks’ 32-31 loss.
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When he’s not fishing or hunting, defensive end Van Hyfte keeps Panthers on the prowl
Veteran Eastern Illinois defensive end Drake Van Hyfte leads the Panthers into their 104th homecoming game as EIU hosts Gardner-Webb in OVC-Big South action Saturday at O’Brien Field.
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Western freshman QB puts first-start jitters to rest quickly, provides offensive spark
Freshman quarterback Cason Carswell’s first career start at Western Illinois led to a player of the week award from the OVC-Big South.
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Eastern Illinois TE McNab overcomes rare disease, snares 1st collegiate TD catch
EIU tight end Joe McNab, who has battled Guillain-Barre syndrome, caught his first career pass in Saturday’s OVC-Big South win against Tennessee State. It was also his first career touchdown.
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Panther rewind: Eastern trounces Tennessee State, moves to 2-0 in league standings
Eastern Illinois made big plays in all three phases of the game for Saturday’s 31-7 victory over Tennessee State.
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Dynamic Nelson developing into key playmaker for EIU offense
Eastern Illinois hosts Tennessee State at 2 p.m. Saturday in OVC-Big South action. A win would give the Panthers a 2-0 league start for the first time since 2017.
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Versatile Western Illinois safety Ti’a leans on experience to make impact on field
Western Illinois safety Malini Ti’a has used his versatility and experience to become one of the OVC-Big South’s leading tacklers.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois defensive back Tienne Fridge
Tienne Fridge has played five years of college football but was better growing up at another sport. Learn all about the Eastern Illinois defender in our Q&A.
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