Category: Western Illinois
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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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College football transfer portal window change draws mixed reaction from Illinois FCS head coaches

Prairie State Pigskin asked the four Illinois FCS head coaches, who have both added and lost players via the transfer portal, for their thoughts on the latest change.
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Leatherneck rewind: Double-digit lead vanishes again late for Western Illinois

Western Illinois saw a double-digit second-half lead vanish Saturday in a 29-24 homecoming loss to Charleston Southern.
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From scout team to Saturdays: Western’s Bonner barges way into gameday reps

Western Illinois freshman Aa’zoriyon Bonner’s speed and big plays on scout team have earned him a role on special teams and defense this fall.