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Fueled by last fall’s success, EIU tight end Manaves back for more this season

The Chicago St. Patrick graduate is one of 15 Panthers who has already earned his undergraduate degree.
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What do FBS programs get out of playing FCS opponents?
Prairie State Pigskin examines the reasons why Illinois FCS schools schedule in-state FCS programs and if it’s likely to continue.
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Fresh Faces: Passion, volume set transfer D-lineman Riven apart at Western Illinois

Toledo transfer Jalen Riven has brought size and leadership to the defensive line and special teams at Western Illinois.
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Fresh Faces: Tackle or guard? To Illinois State O-line newcomer Guedet, just being on the field is what matters most

Illinois State newcomer J.J. Guedet doesn’t care where he plays on the offensive line. The transfer from Minnesota just wants to play.
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Newcomers galore provide speed, promise among Western Illinois WR group

Western Illinois has 14 new faces in the wide receiver group this season as the Leathernecks bolster their roster.
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Fresh Faces: New Eastern Illinois CB thrives on attacking the football

New Eastern Illinois cornerback Kaleb Lyons had six interceptions a season ago at FCS Morehead State.
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Redbirds have the potential to rekindle 2014 glory, Spack says

“That (2014) was a great football team. I think this (year’s) team could challenge them,” 16th-year ISU head coach Brock Spack.
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Fresh Faces: Sure-handed Middleton catching on, absorbing lessons for Salukis

Redshirt freshman Allen Middleton has advanced his skills as a wide receiver for the Salukis and is expecting to make a big impact this fall.
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Former pass-rush newbie Abdullah adds more tools to become Illinois State sack specialist

Amir Abdullah wasn’t a natural pass rusher when he arrived at Illinois State. Now he’s got a growing skill set of rush moves.
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Illinois FCS players enjoying long-awaited kickoff of EA Sports video game’s return
Actual football players from Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois and Illinois State react to the recent release of EA Sports College Football 25.