Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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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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Eastern RB Fleming shines in his moment to help power Panthers’ running game
Eastern Illinois running back Jacarre Fleming rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers’ 31-23 win against Western Illinois.
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Panther rewind: 4th-down conversion boosts Eastern to win in OVC-Big South opener
A fourth-down conversion in the fourth quarter boosted EIU’s confidence and sent the Panthers to a 31-23 victory at Western Illinois.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western stumbles through ‘very poor performance’ in league-opening loss to rival Eastern
Giving up explosive plays on defense, settling for field goals on offense and double-digit penalties were all costly to Western Illinois in a league-opening defeat to rival Eastern Illinois.
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Eastern tackles turnover drought with bye week drills, visualization of next big play
The next Eastern Illinois interception will break a nine-game streak without one dating back to October 2024.
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Western leading receiver Anaya out to play ‘fast and confident’ in conference opener against rival Eastern
Western Illinois opens its OVC-Big South schedule Saturday at Hanson Field against rival Eastern Illinois.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois DB Christian Pierce
Western Illinois defensive back Christian Pierce loved Legos as a kid while also playing the piano. Today, he fully embraces his family’s football heritage.
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Leatherneck rewind: WIU gets ‘runaround’ at Eastern Washington from elusive QB
Western Illinois could not overcome “runaround guy” Nate Bell in a 52-31 non-conference loss to Eastern Washington on the road.
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