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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.
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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.