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Illinois State again tops Land of Lincoln FCS programs with most in-state prep players

Longtime recruiting analyst “Edgy Tim” O’Halloran shares his insight on FCS players on the four Illinois FCS programs.
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With fall camp looming, Salukis excited to put injury-riddled 2024 season behind

Last season’s 4-8 record has left the Southern Illinois Salukis hungry to put that injury-dominated season behind this fall.
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ISU’s Spack now dean of Missouri Valley Football Conference head coaches

Following the retirement of Northern Iowa’s Mark Farley, Illinois State’s Brock Spack is the longest tenured head coach in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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MVFC notebook: Big-play Lance back for defending national champion NDSU

North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance caught seven touchdowns in four FCS playoff games last season for the Bison.
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Southern Illinois QB Williams focused on ‘prove it’ season for Salukis this fall

Playing quarterback at Southern Illinois was “the chance of a lifetime” for D.J. Williams, who is fully recovered from a broken hand.
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Spack confident Illinois State can make a return run to FCS playoffs

Beginning his 17th season at Illinois State, head coach Brock Spack said, “I think we’re better than we were a year ago and we’ll see.”
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Pearson ready to blossom at RB for Eastern, aims to outpace ex-teammate Flowers

Eastern Illinois running back Jay Pearson has a goal of surpassing the achievements of his friend and former teammate M.J. Flowers.
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OVC-Big South notebook: Association keeps ‘ear to the ground’ for growth potential

The OVC-Big South Football Association is keeping an “ear to the ground” amid shuffling conference members in the FCS subdivision.
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Shaking off frustration, Western DE Bradford perseveres to develop into game-changing catalyst

Senior defensive end Peyton Bradford, who ended last season with a three-sack performance, returns as “our leader and as our catalyst on defense,” according to head coach Joe Davis.
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Improved learning, growth mark Western Illinois’ development under Davis

Second-year Western Illinois head coach Joe Davis is ready for his team to take the next step in its development this season.