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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois DB Christian Pierce
Western Illinois defensive back Christian Pierce loved Legos as a kid while also playing the piano. Today, he fully embraces his family’s football heritage.
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Southern Illinois WR Davis shines under spotlight of War for the Wheel rivalry … again
For the third season in a row, Southern Illinois WR Vinson Davis III had a big game against rival Southeast Missouri.
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Faith-fueled Maldonado proves reliable at key overtime moment for Redbirds
Illinois State kicker Matt Maldonado kicked three field goals including a career-long 51-yarder as well as a 38-yarder to keep the Redbirds on track for their double-overtime victory Saturday against North Alabama.
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Saluki rewind: Southern blows out rival SEMO, wins back War for the Wheel trophy
As Southern Illinois players passed around the ship’s wheel that was the reward for their rivalry win Saturday against rival Southeast Missouri, the prize found plenty of capable hands.
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Leatherneck rewind: WIU gets ‘runaround’ at Eastern Washington from elusive QB
Western Illinois could not overcome “runaround guy” Nate Bell in a 52-31 non-conference loss to Eastern Washington on the road.
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Redbird rewind: No. 4/6 Illinois State escapes double OT upset bid
Nationally ranked Illinois State slipped past unranked North Alabama, 38-36, in double overtime Saturday at Hancock Stadium.
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Illinois State returns home seeking third straight win, continued growth
Top 10-ranked Illinois State seeks its third straight win as the Redbirds host North Alabama at noon Saturday in Normal.
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Fresh from jump in polls, SIU battle-ready for regional rival SEMO in annual War for the Wheel
The Southern Illinois-Southeast Missouri rivalry has only grown in importance and intensity under respective head coaches Nick Hill and Tom Matukewicz. This year’s edition should be just as heated.
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Following its home-opening victory, Western Illinois returns to the road for a final non-conference matchup
Fresh off a 51-30 win in its home opener, Western Illinois takes to the road for the third time in four games. The Leathernecks (1-2) face Eastern Washington (0-3) in a non-conference matchup Saturday in Cheney, Wash.
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Eastern Illinois strives for improvement with situational football, fundamentals during bye week, Wilkerson says
Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson outlined four goals for his team as it uses its bye week to prepare for the remainder of the season.
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