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  • Leatherneck rewind: Western leans on defense to break 5-game losing streak

    Leatherneck rewind: Western leans on defense to break 5-game losing streak

    Western Illinois used a strong defensive effort Saturday to break a five-game losing streak with a 17-16 victory against Tennessee State.

    October 25, 2025
  • Panther rewind: Blocked field goal thwarts Eastern Illinois

    Panther rewind: Blocked field goal thwarts Eastern Illinois

    Eastern Illinois suffered its third straight OVC-Big South loss, falling 17-16 Saturday at Charleston Southern.

    October 25, 2025
  • Preparation creates confidence for Southern Illinois linebacker Fiegel

    Preparation creates confidence for Southern Illinois linebacker Fiegel

    Southern Illinois linebacker Ben Fiegel has long relied on preparation to help him on the football field. He had 12 tackles last week against North Dakota.

    October 24, 2025
  • Playoff implications await Illinois State in pivotal MVFC road test at South Dakota

    Playoff implications await Illinois State in pivotal MVFC road test at South Dakota

    Saturday’s key Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup between Illinois State and South Dakota may well determine a postseason berth.

    October 24, 2025
  • Former prep QB Williams enjoying career year at tight end for Western Illinois

    Former prep QB Williams enjoying career year at tight end for Western Illinois

    A former high school quarterback, Alex Williams is enjoying the best season of his career at tight end this fall for Western Illinois.

    October 23, 2025
  • EIU punter Miller’s record pace drawing rave reviews from friends and foes alike

    EIU punter Miller’s record pace drawing rave reviews from friends and foes alike

    Eastern Illinois punter Mason Miller ranks fourth in FCS with a 47.69 yards per kick average. If it holds up, Mille’s average would set an EIU record.

    October 23, 2025
  • Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois defensive end Donnie Wingate

    Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois defensive end Donnie Wingate

    Southern Illinois defensive end Donnie Wingate has experience plenty of big moments on the football field. Away from the field, one of his biggest moments was becoming a big brother.

    October 22, 2025
  • College football transfer portal window change draws mixed reaction from Illinois FCS head coaches

    College football transfer portal window change draws mixed reaction from Illinois FCS head coaches

    Prairie State Pigskin asked the four Illinois FCS head coaches, who have both added and lost players via the transfer portal, for their thoughts on the latest change.

    October 21, 2025
  • Illinois State, Southern Illinois trending downward in playoff picture after Saturday’s losses

    Illinois State, Southern Illinois trending downward in playoff picture after Saturday’s losses

    Two weeks ago, Illinois State and Southern Illinois both appeared well on the way to bolstering their playoff resumes. Things changed Saturday when both teams lost home conference games.

    October 20, 2025
  • Leatherneck rewind: Double-digit lead vanishes again late for Western Illinois

    Leatherneck rewind: Double-digit lead vanishes again late for Western Illinois

    Western Illinois saw a double-digit second-half lead vanish Saturday in a 29-24 homecoming loss to Charleston Southern.

    October 18, 2025
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