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  • 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
  • Saluki rewind: ‘Inexcusable’ first half dooms Southern Illinois in loss to North Dakota

    Saluki rewind: ‘Inexcusable’ first half dooms Southern Illinois in loss to North Dakota

    Two turnovers and less than a140 yards of offense in the first half doomed No. 12 Southern Illinois in a 38-19 loss to No. 9/11 North Dakota.

    October 18, 2025
  • Panther rewind: Southeast Missouri breezes past error-plagued EIU

    Panther rewind: Southeast Missouri breezes past error-plagued EIU

    Six turnovers proved costly as Eastern Illinois lost its second straight OVC-Big South game this season.

    October 18, 2025
  • Redbird rewind: Youngstown State QB spoils Illinois State homecoming

    Redbird rewind: Youngstown State QB spoils Illinois State homecoming

    Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard accounted for 528 yards of total offense as the No. 25 Penguins defeated the No. 9/10 Redbirds Saturday at Hancock Stadium.

    October 18, 2025
  • Return to safety brings out the best in well-rounded Southern Illinois senior Parson

    Return to safety brings out the best in well-rounded Southern Illinois senior Parson

    Senior safety Cejai Parson is back at his old position this fall for Southern Illinois and is the team’s second-leading tackler.

    October 17, 2025
  • Converted QB Kaplan making his mark as Illinois State inside linebacker

    Converted QB Kaplan making his mark as Illinois State inside linebacker

    Three years ago, Mason Kaplan stared down the Illinois State defense as the opposing quarterback for non-scholarship Valparaiso. Now, he’s a starting inside linebacker for the Top 10 Redbirds.

    October 17, 2025
  • From scout team to Saturdays: Western’s Bonner barges way into gameday reps

    From scout team to Saturdays: Western’s Bonner barges way into gameday reps

    Western Illinois freshman Aa’zoriyon Bonner’s speed and big plays on scout team have earned him a role on special teams and defense this fall.

    October 16, 2025
  • Heavy-hitting Foster brings ‘consistency and playmaking ability’ to Eastern LB corps

    Heavy-hitting Foster brings ‘consistency and playmaking ability’ to Eastern LB corps

    Eastern Illinois inside linebacker Tylan Foster leads Eastern Illinois into an OVC-Big South matchup with Southeast Missouri Saturday in Cape Girardeau.

    October 16, 2025
  • Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois offensive lineman James Durand

    Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois offensive lineman James Durand

    Western Illinois offensive lineman James Durand explains his love for the outdoors, off-roading in the desert and his favorite Mexican restaurant in our Moving the Chains Q&A.

    October 15, 2025
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