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Redbirds hunt for another road victory in 2nd-round FCS playoff trip to UC Davis
Illinois State (10-3) has posted six straight road victories en route to Saturday’s second-round playoff game at No. 5 UC Davis (10-2).
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Early signing day ’24: Defensive duo brings championship experience to Eastern recruiting class
Two Eastern Illinois recruits — defensive back Le’Javier Payne and linebacker Jett Reese — both won state prep titles last month.
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Early signing day ’24: Western D-line addition from Chicago turns heads
Chicago Brother Rice defensive lineman Charlie Stec signed Wednesday with Western Illinois, an addition hailed by recruiting guru Tom Lemming as “a stunner.”
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Illinois State offense seeks consistency heading into 2nd-round playoff game
Illinois State’s offense put up its fourth-best passing total of the season in the first round of the FCS playoffs, but its second-lowest rushing numbers.
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Early signing day ‘24: SIU Salukis bolster roster with 10 additions
Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill and his staff added nine high school players and one junior college transfer during Wednesday’s National Signing Day.
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Early signing day ‘24: Spack likes balance of 18-player ISU recruiting class
Playoff participant Illinois State adds 18 prep athletes.
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5 burning questions for 2025: Eastern Illinois edition
A rash of injuries, inconsistency on offense and a brutal schedule all led to Eastern’s 3-9 record. What’s ahead in 2025? We ask five key questions about the Panthers.
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Season recap capsule ‘24: Eastern Illinois Panthers
Coming off an eight-win 2023 season, expectations were high for Eastern Illinois football. Things, however, don’t always go according to plan.
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Redbird notebook: RB Wright ‘should be available Saturday’ for 2nd-round playoff game
ISU head coach Brock Spack expects leading rusher Wenkers Wright to play in the Redbirds’ second-round FCS playoff game following a shoulder injury sustained against Southeast Missouri.
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Illinois State opponent capsule: UC Davis 2nd-round playoff foe
After winning its first-round FCS playoff game at Southeast Missouri, Illinois State will head west to UC Davis for second-round action Saturday, Dec. 7.
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