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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Illinois State ground game remains an important component for playoff drive

During each of Illinois State’s recent FCS playoff qualifying seasons, the Redbirds have featured a solid running game. This year appears to be on the same track.
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Salukis prepared to learn, turn the page after loss to defending champion NDSU

Losing to No. 1 North Dakota State stung Saturday, but the SIU Salukis are ready to learn from their mistakes and turn the page.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State leans on powerful offense to put away pesky Murray

Illinois State piled up more than 500 yards of offense Saturday night to hold off winless Murray State in a 46-32 victory.
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Saluki rewind: Points off turnovers propel top-ranked North Dakota State past SIU

North Dakota State rode turnovers gained and big plays to topple Southern Illinois, 45-17, in a battle of Top 10 FCS teams.
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Panther rewind: Gardner-Webb uses big plays to spoil EIU homecoming

Gardner-Webb defeated Eastern Illinois, 21-10, Saturday at O’Brien Field, handing the Panthers their first OVC-Big South loss.
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Leatherneck rewind: UT Martin’s late rally sends Western to 4th consecutive loss

Western Illinois let an 11-point, fourth-quarter lead slip away Saturday at UT Martin in the Leathernecks’ 32-31 loss.