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Transfer RB Kellom carrying the early load for Eastern’s offense

Transfer running back Charles Kellom has more than shouldered the load for the Eastern Illinois offense through the first two games of the season.
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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.