Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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Transfer RB Kellom carrying the early load for Eastern’s offense
Transfer running back Charles Kellom has more than shouldered the load for the Eastern Illinois offense through the first two games of the season.
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Western’s Richardson catches on quickly as ball-hawking cornerback in secondary
Western Illinois cornerback Justin Richardson has impressed coaches with his ball skills this season for the Leathernecks.
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Panther rewind: EIU sputters early again, stumbles through loss at Indiana State
Eastern Illinois endured sacks, penalties, ejections and plenty of missteps Saturday in a 38-14 loss at Indiana State.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western Illinois washed away by Lake Michigan shore
Western Illinois lost its second straight game against a Big Ten Conference opponent to open the season.
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DE Robles translates highlight reel in fall camp to sack in Eastern Illinois debut
Samuel Robles had a sack in his first Division I game for Eastern Illinois and has quickly made an impact on a new-look defensive line.
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A catch, then a kiss: Western Illinois WR Davis honors late mother after big play vs. Illini
Western Illinois wide receiver Demari Davis honored his late mother after an impressive reception vs. Illinois last week.
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Panther rewind: Eastern running game grinds down Dayton for season-opening victory
New Eastern Illinois quarterback Cole LaCrue made a big impression in his debut leading the Panthers to a 24-14 season-opening victory.
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Gruden pays homage to EIU legends during whirlwind visit to Charleston for opener
Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden’s visit to Eastern Illinois for Thursday’s season opener featured handshakes galore and memories of EIU legends.
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Last season’s ‘QB1A’ gets his shot to lead Western Illinois into 2025 campaign
Chris Irvin, last season’s backup, takes over at quarterback this fall for Western Illinois with big expectations for the offense.
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Thursday night opener can’t come soon enough for recently named EIU starting QB LaCrue
Colorado native and Wisconsin transfer Cole LaCrue makes his first collegiate start when Eastern Illinois hosts Dayton Thursday at O’Brien Field in Charleston.
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