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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.
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Redbird rewind: Youngstown kicker steals the show in shootout with ISU

Despite a career day from wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz, Illinois State lost Saturday on a last-season Youngstown State field goal, 41-38.
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Leatherneck rewind: No. 14 North Dakota State steamrolls past WIU

Perennial FCS power North Dakota State built a sizeable halftime lead and coasted to an easy victory over winless Western Illinois.
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SIU’s defensive contributions coming from here, there and everywhere

The highly productive Southern Illinois defense is getting contributions this season from players at every level, which has guide the Salukis to a 5-1 record.
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ISU Redbirds travel to Youngstown State on quest for resume-boosting win

Illinois State, ranked No. 25 in Coaches Poll, faces a crucial test against nationally rated Youngstown State in Missouri Valley Football Conference action.