Prairie State Pigskin – Page 65 – All Illinois. All FCS.

Injuries force shakeup in EIU kicking game as Panthers prepare for FBS matchup

Eastern Illinois travels to FBS member Bowling Green of the Mid-American Conference.

September 7, 2023
Moving the Chains … with Eastern Illinois defensive lineman Tre’Jon Lewis

Eastern Illinois defensive lineman Tre’Jon Lewis talks the greatness of Whataburger, bowling and basketball in our Moving the Chains Q&A.

September 6, 2023
Southern Illinois offense proves it’s not lacking options in season-opening victory

The Southern Illinois offense produced five touchdowns on its first nine drives Saturday in an efficient offensive performance to open the season.

September 5, 2023
Skill position newcomers put spark into Eastern Illinois offense

QB Pierce Holley, WR Eli Merza and RB Kevin Daniels all played roles in the Panthers’ season-opening win.

September 4, 2023
Saluki rewind: SIU defense dominates in season-opening victory

Southern Illinois got strong performances from both defense and offense en route to throttling Austin Peay.

September 3, 2023
Western rewind: Big plays burn Leathernecks in season-opening loss

Western Illinois allowed 650 yards and five touchdowns of 20 yards or more Saturday night in a 58-21 loss to New Mexico State.

September 2, 2023
Redbird rewind: Illinois State breezes past Dayton, extends fall home opener streak to 14 in a row

Illinois State bolted out of the gate to start the 2023 season and breezed past Dayton, 41-0, in the opener in Normal.

September 2, 2023
Annexstad back to lead Illinois State offensive attack in season opener

The Redbirds are 13-0 in fall home openers under head coach Brock Spack.

September 2, 2023
From guard to tackle to center, new WIU lineman Merklinger offers versatility

New Western Illinois offensive lineman Ryan Merklinger will start at center Saturday when the Leathernecks open the season at New Mexico State.

September 2, 2023
New face at defensive coordinator helping Salukis settle in quickly

Antonio James took over as the Southern Illinois defensive coordinator 24 hours before the start of fall camp and has impressed players and fellow coaches.

September 1, 2023