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Panther rewind: Big Ten foe Illinois shuts out EIU in season opener

The loss marks the third straight time a Big Ten Conference member has whitewashed the Panthers.
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How will two-QB system look for Illinois State? More ‘feel’ than script, says Spack

Illinois State won’t have a script for its two-quarterback system Saturday against Iowa. It will be situational, says head coach Brock Spack.
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Trip to Iowa City brings back memories of ‘Uncle Kevin’ for ISU’s Kasper brothers

Illinois State wide receivers Eddie and Brett Kasper fondly remember Iowa City, where the Redbirds play Saturday. Their uncle, Kevin, was a star wide receiver at Iowa.
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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.