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EIU presses ahead into home finale against No. 19 Southeast Missouri

The Panthers have lost four consecutive games.
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Moving the Chains with . . . SIU linebacker Branson Combs

Switched from receiver to linebacker, Branson Combs is a mainstay on on the SIU defense.
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Illinois FCS programs forge ahead as darkness envelops November football

College football’s dog days have arrived as November settles upon season.
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Eastern rewind: McNeese ground game punishes Panthers, sends EIU to 4th straight loss

Eastern Illinois stumbled to its fourth loss in a row, giving up 510 yards of offense to McNeese State in a 29-15 road loss.
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Redbird rewind: ISU playoff chances dealt severe blow via last-second defeat

Loss drops Illinois State to 5-4 overall.
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Western rewind: Leathernecks lose 11th straight as No. 4 North Dakota State romps

WIU losing streak dates back to last season.
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‘Iron man’ Coates thriving in new role this fall for Eastern Illinois defense

Sophomore Nick Coates has become EIU’s fourth-leading tackler at safety this fall after transitioning from cornerback.
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Winless Western welcomes 4th-ranked North Dakota State to Macomb Saturday

The Leathernecks are one of three FCS teams without a win this season.
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From walk-on wideout to TD leader: ISU’s Sobkowicz works his way to big role

Redshirt freshman Daniel Sobkowicz began his Illinois State career as a walk-on wide receiver. This fall, he is the team’s leader with three TD catches.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad

Zack Annexstad grew up on a farm in southern Minnesota playing every sport possible. Today, he’s leading Illinois State to Missouri Valley Football Conference victories.