Category: Western Illinois
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Leatherneck rewind: Resilient Western dodges late potholes, outlasts Charleston Southern to move into first-place OVC tie
The Western Illinois defense, and a timely offensive drive, helped the Leathernecks outlast Charleston Southern, 42-35, on Saturday.
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New face on Western Illinois defense in a rush to make an impact during final month
Malik McKinzie has been on campus for two weeks at Western Illinois, but he’s already made an impact for the Leathernecks.
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Food, conversation and connections are served at weekly Western ‘family dinners’
Family dinners were sacred for Western Illinois head coach Joe Davis growing up in metro Detroit. He has brought the tradition to Macomb for his football team.
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WIU freshman WR Coleman continuing to adjust while producing at collegiate level
Former Providence Catholic receiver Xavier Coleman has emerged as a key player in the Western Illinois offense.
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Leatherneck rewind: Southeast Missouri overcomes Western with 4th quarter surge
Southeast Missouri rode an 18-point swing to defeat Western Illinois, 40-30, Saturday in Ohio Valley Conference action.
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Fifth-year WR Anaya provides veteran stability for WIU offense
Western Illinois seeks its first 2-0 start in conference play since 2015. The Leathernecks face Southeast Missouri at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cape Girardeau.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois LB Antonio ‘Izzy’ Dobbins
Western Illinois linebacker Antonio “Izzy” Dobbins enjoys the outdoors, gave up dirt bikes for football and draws inspiration from multiple sources. Get to know him with our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Defensive turnaround an encouraging sign for Western Illinois as bye week arrives
The Western Illinois defense ranks third in the nation in total defense this fall, a far cry from just two seasons ago in Macomb.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western rallies late to stun Tennessee State
Western Illinois scored 17 fourth-quarter points to upend visiting Tennessee State, 28-21, Saturday at Hanson Field.
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Johnson making a name for himself in Leatherneck defensive line
Western Illinois defensive lineman CJ Johnson has been a dominant force for the Leathernecks. WIU hosts Tennessee State at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both teams.
