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With losing streak snapped, Western Illinois heads into inaugural Big South-OVC game

The WIU Leathernecks play their first game in a conference other than the Missouri Valley for the first time since 1984.
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Solomon follows brother’s footsteps to Eastern Illinois, spot on O-line
Joseph Solomon will start his fourth consecutive game on the Eastern Illinois offensive line this week. His older brother, Ben, played at EIU from 2017 to 2021.
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No one may be calling it a ‘must win,’ but Saturday’s Illinois State-Southern Illinois game has statistical significance
How important is Saturday’s Missouri Valley Football Conference game between rivals Illinois State and Southern Illinois? It’s vital if you look at the numbers.
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All-conference LB Tolbert leaves Eastern Illinois for second time in the past year

Elijawah Tolbert, the Eastern Illinois Panthers’ leading tackler through four games, was not in uniform during Saturday’s EIU-Lindenwood game.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State wide receiver Xavier Loyd
While his first love was basketball, Illinois state receiver Xavier Loyd has tasted success on the football field. Get to know him in our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Western’s Smith a familiar name for big rushing games against McKendree
Western Illinois running back Cameren Smith continued his success against McKendree with a career-high performance Saturday night.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western rides explosive plays, confidence to streak-snapping victory
Western Illinois broke a 27-game losing streak, the longest in school history, with a 49-32 victory Saturday night at Hanson Field.
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Redbird rewind: NDSU defense, ground game wear down Illinois State
Second-ranked North Dakota State scored 28 unanswered second-half points Saturday to knock off Illinois State, 42-10.
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Panther rewind: Second-half explosion lifts Lindenwood over Eastern Illinois
Lion receiver Jeff Caldwell’s four touchdown receptions led the Lindenwood rally.
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Saluki rewind: South Dakota’s quick start buries SIU in Missouri Valley opener
South Dakota’s quick start helped the Coyotes outrun Southern Illinois, 42-13, on Saturday in the MVFC opener for both teams.