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Saluki rewind: Sluggish Southern falls behind early, loses sixth game in a row

Southern Illinois fell behind early and sputtered offensively Saturday in a 38-17 Missouri Valley Football Conference loss to Missouri State.
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Make believe or not, the EIU-WIU rivalry was once a featured ESPN attraction

On Oct. 26, 1985, EIU staged a “Make Believe We Are On National Television and Banner Contest Day” that drew nationwide attention.
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Western Illinois rides into renewed rivalry on strength of bulked-up offense

The Western Illinois offense has shifted into a higher gear as the 2024 season has played out.
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With new receivers all around, Eastern Illinois QB Holley on pace for historic season

Despite his team’s 1-7 record, Eastern Illinois QB Pierce Holley is on pace to join Sean Payton, Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo as 3,000-yard passers in a season.
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QB Lindauer’s comeback sparks ‘awesome’ reaction from SIU coaches, teammates

Michael Lindauer’s first career touchdown pass last weekend ignited a wave of emotions on the Southern Illinois sideline.
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After biding his time, Edwards making an impact for Illinois State

Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin graduate Reese Edwards has developed into a contributor on defense for Illinois State.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State right tackle Jake Pope

Illinois State right tackle Jake Pope shares the highs and lows of his collegiate career, along with some light-hearted thoughts in our weekly Q&A feature.
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Opportunity knocked, these Redbird runners have more than answered

Running backs Wenkers Wright and Matt Lawson, along with quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, have provided a solid running game for Illinois State this season.
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Passing game’s success puts Western Illinois offense in elite company

Quarterback Nate Lamb has helped rev up with Western Illinois passing attack, which featured a school-record 564 yards Saturday at Lindendwood.
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Leatherneck rewind: Late turnovers doom Western on record-setting offensive day

Three fourth-quarter turnovers doomed Western Illinois on Saturday in a 42-38 loss to Lindenwood, despite a big offensive performance.