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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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Illinois State DT Anderson keeps Redbirds in tune with game-changing playoff pick-six

Jake Anderson played a lead role as a fight song singer and a momentum changer for Illinois State’s football team Saturday.
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Redbird rewind: ISU turns 8 takeaways into 1st-round playoff win, trip to California

Turnovers lead No. 12 seed Illinois State to opening-round victory at Southeast Missouri.
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Illinois State CBs thrive during 5-game win streak, prepare for high-flying SEMO
During the team’s five-game winning streak, the Illinois State cornerbacks have helped limit four teams to less than a 60% completion rate.
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Approaching our 10th year of Illinois FCS coverage, Prairie State Pigskin gives thanks
Prairie State Pigskin presents its list of things we’re thankful for on this American holiday.
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Five burning questions for 2025: Western Illinois edition

How to fix the Western Illinois defense is one of five burning questions facing the Leathernecks for 2025.
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Season recap capsule ‘24: Western Illinois Leathernecks

Western Illinois showed promise for the future under first-year head coach Joe Davis.
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Illinois FCS coaches break down “exciting matchup” between Illinois State, SEMO

Illinois FCS teams went 0-6 combined this season against Illinois State and Southeast Missouri. Coaches from EIU, SIU and WIU share their thoughts on the playoff matchup.