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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.
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RB Chapman, Salukis ready for showdown at No. 1-ranked North Dakota State

Southern Illinois, winners of three straight games and ranked No. 9/10 in the national FCS polls, plays in Fargo against top-ranked and defending national champion North Dakota State Saturday.
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When he’s not fishing or hunting, defensive end Van Hyfte keeps Panthers on the prowl

Veteran Eastern Illinois defensive end Drake Van Hyfte leads the Panthers into their 104th homecoming game as EIU hosts Gardner-Webb in OVC-Big South action Saturday at O’Brien Field.
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Versatile Jones finds good fit at end along No. 9/10 Illinois State’s defensive front

Versatile defensive lineman Travis Jones has found his fit at defensive end this season for nationally ranked Illinois State.
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Western freshman QB puts first-start jitters to rest quickly, provides offensive spark

Freshman quarterback Cason Carswell’s first career start at Western Illinois led to a player of the week award from the OVC-Big South.