Category: OVC-Big South Football Association
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Fresh from jump in polls, SIU battle-ready for regional rival SEMO in annual War for the Wheel
The Southern Illinois-Southeast Missouri rivalry has only grown in importance and intensity under respective head coaches Nick Hill and Tom Matukewicz. This year’s edition should be just as heated.
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Following its home-opening victory, Western Illinois returns to the road for a final non-conference matchup
Fresh off a 51-30 win in its home opener, Western Illinois takes to the road for the third time in four games. The Leathernecks (1-2) face Eastern Washington (0-3) in a non-conference matchup Saturday in Cheney, Wash.
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Eastern Illinois strives for improvement with situational football, fundamentals during bye week, Wilkerson says
Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson outlined four goals for his team as it uses its bye week to prepare for the remainder of the season.
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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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