Category: Western Illinois
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No longer just ‘a kickoff guy,’ Western Illinois kicker Chadha finds his groove
At two previous schools, Antonio Chadha was just “a kickoff guy.” The Western Illinois kicker has found his groove this season.
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Illinois State walk-on receiver Lord catching on quickly for Redbirds
Walk-on freshman Dylan Lord leads Illinois State through two games with nine receptions and 81 receiving yards.
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Leatherneck rewind: Indiana’s hot start quickly turns lights out on Western Illinois

Western Illinois allowed Indiana to break a school scoring record Friday night in a 77-3 loss to the Big Ten’s Hoosiers.
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WIU receiver Duncan ‘happy to have a chance’ at college football after car crash

Western Illinois wide receiver Tristin Duncan survived a serious car crash in high school and is now a starter for the Leathernecks.
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Non-conference scheduling continues to evolve for Illinois FCS programs

The four Illinois FCS head coaches share their thoughts on non-league games now and going forward.
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Leatherneck rewind: Northern’s big plays help Huskies run past Western in opener

Northern Illinois scored on four drives of four plays or fewer Saturday in a 54-15 victory against Western Illinois.
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New WIU head coach reflects, leans on coaches from his past as opener nears

Joe Davis, the new head coach at Western Illinois, has leaned on coaches from his past as he takes the next step in his career.
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Fresh Faces: Passion, volume set transfer D-lineman Riven apart at Western Illinois

Toledo transfer Jalen Riven has brought size and leadership to the defensive line and special teams at Western Illinois.
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Newcomers galore provide speed, promise among Western Illinois WR group

Western Illinois has 14 new faces in the wide receiver group this season as the Leathernecks bolster their roster.
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Illinois FCS players enjoying long-awaited kickoff of EA Sports video game’s return
Actual football players from Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois and Illinois State react to the recent release of EA Sports College Football 25.