Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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Western Illinois offense taking flight with QB Irvin in pilot’s seat
Western Illinois senior quarterback Chris Irvin passed for 247 yards and three touchdowns in the Leathernecks 51-30 win against Valparaiso.
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Leatherneck rewind: Hot start helps Western pile up 51 points, win home opener
Western Illinois rolled up 51 points and 507 yards of offense Saturday night to beat Valparaiso in the Leathernecks’ home opener.
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Panther rewind: Wolf’s freshman passing record can’t overcome Top 10-ranked rival ISU
Eastern Illinois QB Connor Wolf passed for a school freshman record 411 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-30 loss to rival Illinois State Saturday at O’Brien Field in Charleston.
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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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