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Illinois State defensive ‘thumper’ Jackson fit in just fine on big opening day stage

Illinois State safety Keondre Jackson “looked like he belonged” last weekend against Big Ten Conference member Iowa.
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WIU receiver Duncan ‘happy to have a chance’ at college football after car crash

Western Illinois wide receiver Tristin Duncan survived a serious car crash in high school and is now a starter for the Leathernecks.
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Through NCAA waiting game and landmark case, SIU offensive lineman Fenske finally back on the field

Noah Fenske waited for more than a year to be back on the field for Southern Illinois. The offensive lineman made his debut Saturday against BYU.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State cornerback Mark Cannon Jr.

Get to know the playmaking cornerback through a series of football and fun questions.
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Non-conference scheduling continues to evolve for Illinois FCS programs

The four Illinois FCS head coaches share their thoughts on non-league games now and going forward.
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Saluki rewind: BYU rolls in second half, snaps Southern Illinois’ FBS win streak

The Cougars outscored the Salukis, 24-7, in the second half to post the season-opening win.
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Leatherneck rewind: Northern’s big plays help Huskies run past Western in opener

Northern Illinois scored on four drives of four plays or fewer Saturday in a 54-15 victory against Western Illinois.
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Redbird rewind: Iowa spoils strong ISU first-half effort, pulls away for one-sided win

The No. 25 Hawkeyes steamrolled the Redbirds in the second half.
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Retooled & 10th-ranked FCS Southern Illinois opens season at FBS member BYU

Head coach Nick Hill’s Salukis are gunning for their third straight victory over an FBS foe.
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New WIU head coach reflects, leans on coaches from his past as opener nears

Joe Davis, the new head coach at Western Illinois, has leaned on coaches from his past as he takes the next step in his career.