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Western’s Richardson catches on quickly as ball-hawking cornerback in secondary

Western Illinois cornerback Justin Richardson has impressed coaches with his ball skills this season for the Leathernecks.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State safety La’Shavion Brown

Junior college transfer safety La’Shavion Brown has already made an impact for Top 10-ranked Illinois State. Get to know him in our weekly Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Southern Illinois sees encouraging signs of defensive turnaround this season

Southern Illinois gave up 126 yards rushing Saturday to Purdue’s Devin Mockobee, but did not allow a run longer than 12 yards.
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Redbird defense regroups, then clamps down in home-opening triumph

After giving up a long touchdown drive to begin its home opener, Illinois State’s defense essentially shut down Morehead State’s offense in a 41-13 win.
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Redbird rewind: QB change helps spark No. 7 ISU to win in home opener

Seventh-ranked Illinois State pulled away from Morehead State to post a 41-13 non-conference win Saturday night at Hancock Stadium.
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Saluki rewind: Hot start fades away in Southern’s loss to FBS Boilermakers

SIU struck early Saturday before Purdue responded with 27 unanswered points in the Boilermakers’ 34-17 victory.
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Panther rewind: EIU sputters early again, stumbles through loss at Indiana State

Eastern Illinois endured sacks, penalties, ejections and plenty of missteps Saturday in a 38-14 loss at Indiana State.
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Experienced Behm returns as integral element to Southern Illinois defense

A year after suffering through an injury-plagued season, Akron transfer linebacker Andrew Behm is leading both on and off the field for No. 14 Southern Illinois.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western Illinois washed away by Lake Michigan shore

Western Illinois lost its second straight game against a Big Ten Conference opponent to open the season.
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Risk-taking Illinois State RB Dawson back in FCS, getting valuable playing time

Former FCS All-America running back and Cincinnati transfer Victor Dawson is excited to be “getting valuable time again” in the Illinois State backfield.