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Redbird rewind: ISU dealt 2nd straight defeat, dimming postseason hopes

Illinois State suffered a 24-21 loss to No. 23 Northern Iowa Saturday at Hancock Stadium.
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Eat, sleep, football, repeat: At Western Illinois and Southern Illinois, women lead and inspire in football operations roles

When Western Illinois and Southern Illinois meet Saturday on the field, their female directors of football operations will have played a huge role in getting the teams ready.
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Illinois State offense shifts into high gear for late-season sprint

Longtime Missouri Valley Football Conference foes ISU and UNI meet in a game pivotal for each team’s postseason chances.
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Sage advice keeps SIU, Hill moving forward in search of postseason berth

The SIU Salukis travel to Macomb to face longtime rival Western Illinois for the final time as Missouri Valley Football Conference foes.
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Eastern Illinois bye week offers respite before season’s final three games

Eastern Illinois is using its bye week for multiple purposes as the Panthers prepare for their final push.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois linebacker Ryan Crandall

Ryan Crandall is an Iowan who dislikes Ranch dressing and a linebacker who made an impact right away on the Western Illinois defense.
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Playoff posturing: SIU Salukis, ISU Redbirds enter season’s stretch run

PrairieStatePigskin.com takes an in-depth look at the postseason chances for Southern Illinois and Illinois State.
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Former WIU Leatherneck tight end turns to hybrid sport SlamBall

Nathan Karsjens, who played football at Western Illinois, took on the role of stopper in SlamBall last summer.
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Saluki rewind: Top-ranked South Dakota State holds off SIU to keep nation’s longest winning streak alive

Southern Illinois misfired on multiple scoring opportunities and lost, 17-10, to No. 1 South Dakota State.
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Panther rewind: Eastern QB Holley uses his legs to secure OT victory

Eastern Illinois quarterback Pierce Holley rushed for three short TDs and a game-decided two-point conversion in the Panthers’ 25-24 victory against Bryant.