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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.
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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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