Category: Western Illinois
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December signing period 2025: Bright lights shine on in-state Western Illinois recruits
Two in-state players who shined in Illinois prep championship games are part of the Western Illinois recruiting class announced Wednesday.
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Leatherneck rewind: WIU finishes with win as Holman claims OVC-Big South rushing title
Behind a new-look offensive line, Western Illinois running back Markell Holman helped WIU secure a win and his OVC-Big South rushing title.
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Leatherneck rewind: Intentional grounding penalty results in safety, leads to WIU loss
A key call against Western Illinois tipped the scales of victory as visiting Southeast Missouri rallied past the Leathernecks, 22-17, Saturday at Hanson Field.
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High school state champion coach, player reunited on Western Illinois coaching staff
Seven years ago, Brandon Kreczmer and Jake Ackman were celebrating an Illinois high school state championship together. Now, they both play roles on the Western Illinois coaching staff.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois running back Markell Holman
Western Illinois running back Markell Holman is so loyal to his hometown Philly cheesesteak, he won’t even try an Italian beef sandwich. Learn all about Holman in our Q&A.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western completes comeback, rallies by Lindenwood
Freshman QB Cason Carswell’s 8-yard pass to senior tight end Alex Williams proved to be the game-winner in WIU’s 24-21 win against Lindenwood.
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Western Illinois ‘hit a home run’ with transfer linebacker Washington
WIU linebacker Kevin Washington Jr. leads the Leathernecks in sacks while ranking second in tackles, solo stops and quarterback hurries.
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After snapping 5-game skid, battered WIU enjoys a much-needed bye week break
Western Illinois welcome a much-needed bye this week after beating Tennessee State to snap a five-game losing streak.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western leans on defense to break 5-game losing streak
Western Illinois used a strong defensive effort Saturday to break a five-game losing streak with a 17-16 victory against Tennessee State.
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Former prep QB Williams enjoying career year at tight end for Western Illinois
A former high school quarterback, Alex Williams is enjoying the best season of his career at tight end this fall for Western Illinois.
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