Category: Western Illinois
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Western won’t be idle during its bye week, says first-year head coach Davis
“I told the team this is not necessarily a bye week for us. We don’t have a game on Saturday, but we’re going to prepare just as if we have a game,” WIU head coach Joe Davis said.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State outlasts heat, stubborn rival to triumph in home opener
The 18th-ranked ISU Redbirds pulled away in the second half for a 51-34 win.
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Leatherneck rewind: First-half momentum fizzles for Western in loss to rival ISU
Western Illinois saw its first-half momentum fade away quickly Saturday in a 51-34 loss to Illinois State in Normal.
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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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