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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.
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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.