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EIU special teams strive to deliver again this season under new coordinator
Andrew Brady, who also coaches outside linebackers, takes over special teams.
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A year removed from being a question mark, ISU defensive front now viewed a strength
Down just one graduated player from last fall, Illinois State appears to be stout up front.
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New faces, new roles: Eastern Illinois encouraged by ‘competitive’ CB group
Several new faces, along with holdovers in new roles, are part of a “competitive” group of cornerbacks at Eastern Illinois this fall.
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Two-minute warning, sideline tablets headline FCS rules changes this fall
Prairie State Pigskin sought the opinions of the four Illinois FCS head coaches on rules changes for the upcoming 2024 season.
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Starting quarterback up in the air as Southern Illinois prepares for camp
With record-setting Nic Baker gone, returnee Hunter Simmons and transfer D.J. Williams are competing to be Southern Illinois’ QB1.
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Illinois State receiving corps has potential to return ‘Birds to great heights
Head coach Brock Spack said this year’s receivers compare favorably to that of the 2014 national runners-up Redbirds.
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Old dogs likely to give Southern Illinois plenty of bite on offensive line this fall
With a bevy of experienced players up front, the Southern Illinois offensive line will be a driving force for the offense this fall.
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Missouri Valley Football Conference faces potentially daunting challenges ahead, according to league media panel
Prairie State Pigskin contacted four media members who regularly cover the Missouri Valley Football Conference to assess where the league is at and where it may be headed.
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Learning Western Illinois offense comes with examples galore, from EIU to Albany
Western Illinois quarterback Nate Lamb learned the new offense with plenty of film from other schools head coach Joe Davis has coached.
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After big turnaround, Eastern Illinois faces higher expectations with renewed approach
Following a turnaround season in which it quadrupled its win total, Eastern Illinois strives for a league championship and FCS playoff berth.
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