Category: Western Illinois
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Approaching our 10th year of Illinois FCS coverage, Prairie State Pigskin gives thanks
Prairie State Pigskin presents its list of things we’re thankful for on this American holiday.
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Five burning questions for 2025: Western Illinois edition
How to fix the Western Illinois defense is one of five burning questions facing the Leathernecks for 2025.
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Season recap capsule ‘24: Western Illinois Leathernecks
Western Illinois showed promise for the future under first-year head coach Joe Davis.
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Illinois FCS coaches break down “exciting matchup” between Illinois State, SEMO
Illinois FCS teams went 0-6 combined this season against Illinois State and Southeast Missouri. Coaches from EIU, SIU and WIU share their thoughts on the playoff matchup.
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Illinois FCS coaching staffs stay active as early high school signing date approaches, transfer portal window swings open
The college football early signing period for high school players opens Dec. 4. Yet, so much has changed in the transfer portal era.
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Leatherneck rewind: Second-half surge sends Western Illinois past Gardner-Webb, to four-win season
A 31-point second half pushed Western Illinois to a 45-28 victory against Gardner-Webb in Macomb on Saturday.
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Western TE Lanier enjoys playmaking role in Leathernecks’ potent offensive attack
Western Illinois tight end Brandon Lanier has a career-high 24 catches this fall for the potent Leathernecks’ offense.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois offensive lineman Isaiah Foote
Western Illinois offensive lineman Isaiah Foote is from the East Coast, but he has fit right in at his new school thanks to plenty of camo in his wardrobe.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western stumbles late in shootout with No. 12 Southeast Missouri
Western Illinois piled up nearly 600 yards Saturday but lost three turnovers in the fourth quarter in a 54-45 loss to Southeast Missouri.
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Versatile Western Illinois RB Smith enjoys growth as receiver, in pass protection
Western Illinois RB Cameren Smith is the leading rusher for the Leathernecks this fall. His biggest growth has come as a blocker and receiver.
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