Category: Western Illinois
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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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Leatherneck rewind: Tennessee State topples Western Illinois
Tennessee State became the seventh team to score 45 or more points on Western Illinois this season.
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Western Illinois special teams ‘at a high level in conference play,’ says head coach Davis
Western Illinois hosts Tennessee State in Big South/Ohio Valley Conference Football Association action Saturday in Macomb.
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Stepping in and stepping up: EIU’s Houi shines at corner after targeting ejection
Freshman cornerback Isaiah Houi stepped in after the ejection of starter NiJhay Burt to help Eastern Illinois beat rival Western, 45-38.
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Western Illinois rides into renewed rivalry on strength of bulked-up offense
The Western Illinois offense has shifted into a higher gear as the 2024 season has played out.
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Passing game’s success puts Western Illinois offense in elite company
Quarterback Nate Lamb has helped rev up with Western Illinois passing attack, which featured a school-record 564 yards Saturday at Lindendwood.
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Leatherneck rewind: Late turnovers doom Western on record-setting offensive day
Three fourth-quarter turnovers doomed Western Illinois on Saturday in a 42-38 loss to Lindenwood, despite a big offensive performance.
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From Miami to Macomb: Henry catches on as key weapon in Western offense
Wide receiver Matt Henry, who came to Western Illinois in January from a Division II school, is producing big numbers for the Leathernecks.
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