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Nationally ranked Redbirds face struggling Northern Iowa in conference road test

Illinois State head coach not getting caught up in opponent’s poor record.
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Southern LB Roth embraces new role, appreciates not being ‘overnight’ success
Southern Illinois linebacker Shane Roth — the Salukis’ former Special Teams Player of the Year — has a career-high 24 tackles this season as part of the linebacker rotation.
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Flowers blossoms into every-down back as all-purpose yards keep piling up for EIU

Eastern Illinois sophomore M.J. Flowers has developed into an every-down, all-purpose running back this season for the Panthers.
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Western Illinois special teams ‘at a high level in conference play,’ says head coach Davis

Western Illinois hosts Tennessee State in Big South/Ohio Valley Conference Football Association action Saturday in Macomb.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois cornerback NiJhay Burt

Eastern Illinois cornerback NiJhay Burt is a proud native of the Pittsburgh area. He talks Steelers, high school football, his go-to gameday breakfast and more in Moving the Chains.
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Healing Redbirds prepare for November’s stretch run with playoff bid within reach

Illinois State returned a pair of preseason All-Americans to its defensive lineup for Saturday’s win at Hancock Stadium.
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Stepping in and stepping up: EIU’s Houi shines at corner after targeting ejection

Freshman cornerback Isaiah Houi stepped in after the ejection of starter NiJhay Burt to help Eastern Illinois beat rival Western, 45-38.
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Panther rewind: Eastern offense soars past rival WIU, breaks six-game losing skid

Eastern Illinois piled up 534 yards Saturday in a 45-38 victory against in-state rival Western Illinois at O’Brien Field in Charleston.
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Leatherneck rewind: Slow start, porous defense result in loss to rival EIU

Western Illinois falls at Eastern Illinois, 45-38, ending a five-game winning streak against the rival Panthers.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State outlasts Youngstown State as All-American linebacker returns

Illinois State won its second straight game, defeating Youngstown State for the first time since 2018.