Category: WIU Leathernecks
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Fifth-year WR Anaya provides veteran stability for WIU offense
Western Illinois seeks its first 2-0 start in conference play since 2015. The Leathernecks face Southeast Missouri at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cape Girardeau.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois LB Antonio ‘Izzy’ Dobbins
Western Illinois linebacker Antonio “Izzy” Dobbins enjoys the outdoors, gave up dirt bikes for football and draws inspiration from multiple sources. Get to know him with our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Defensive turnaround an encouraging sign for Western Illinois as bye week arrives
The Western Illinois defense ranks third in the nation in total defense this fall, a far cry from just two seasons ago in Macomb.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western rallies late to stun Tennessee State
Western Illinois scored 17 fourth-quarter points to upend visiting Tennessee State, 28-21, Saturday at Hanson Field.
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Johnson making a name for himself in Leatherneck defensive line
Western Illinois defensive lineman CJ Johnson has been a dominant force for the Leathernecks. WIU hosts Tennessee State at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Ohio Valley Conference opener for both teams.
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Leatherneck rewind: Botched snap proves costly, keeps Western 1 yard from victory
A late miscue kept Western Illinois one yard from victory Saturday in a 23-20 non-conference loss to North Alabama.
