Category: Western Illinois

Western Illinois defensive lineman Cam Washington has never skated, but he is a huge fan of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby.

Wide receiver Naseim Brantley led FCS Sacred Heart in receiving yards last year and brings his big-play ability to Western Illinois as a grad transfer.

Here’s a quick look at Western Illinois University football.

At Kansas Wesleyan, Myers Hendrickson’s 2021 team had 36 sacks and 86 tackles for loss. His 2022 WIU team will use that same aggressive attack.

Competition is ongoing at Western Illinois at quarterback and several other positions, said new head coach Myers Hendrickson.

Western Illinois head football coach Myers Hendrickson says there’s plenty of competition for starting jobs this season.

Western Illinois defensive lineman Cam Washington showed off his versatility during spring practices for the Leathernecks.

Western Illinois lost 76 percent of its offensive production from last season, opening up plenty of opportunities for new faces on the team.

Western Illinois opens spring football practices under new head coach Myers Hendrickson, who comes to Macomb from NAIA Kansas Wesleyan.