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Redbirds, South Dakota defy preseason expectations thus far in Missouri Valley

Illinois State, who was picked eighth in the preseason Missouri Valley Football Conference poll, has outperformed that expectation thus far.
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New league member more than just a passing concern for Eastern Illinois

The Panthers host Lindenwood, which joined the Ohio Valley this season, Saturday at O’Brien Field in Charleston.
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Moving the Chains … with Illinois State cornerback Deandre Lamont

Illinois State cornerback Deandrea Lamont was raised in the Houston area, but is grateful for the time he spent growing up in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Leathernecks use bye week to recharge, regroup heading into season’s second half

WIU opens the remainder of its conference schedule at rival Southern Illinois.
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SIU rewind: Salukis fall behind early, then explode past reeling Missouri State

Thirty-eight point outburst propels SIU to comeback victory.
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Illinois State rewind: Redbirds snap long road losing streak at Northern Iowa

The ISU Redbirds won in Cedar Falls, Iowa for the first time in a decade.
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Eastern rewind: Panthers outlast Northwestern State, win 2nd straight for 1st time since 2017

Using a two-quarterback rotation, Eastern Illinois built a large halftime lead and withstood a late rally from Northwestern State (La.).
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Seeing double: SIU twin receivers a key focus in Top 20 clash with Missouri State

Twins Avante and D’Ante Cox are key weapons in the Southern Illinois offense.
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Illinois State seeks faster start to end a 10-year drought at Northern Iowa

A quicker start would put the ISU Redbirds in a better position to win, coaches and players say.
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First-year starter Tolbert quickly up to speed for Eastern Illinois defense

Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert, a first-year starter at Eastern Illinois, used his experience on special teams last season to become a playmaker this fall.