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East St. Louis product Reed takes over atop Western Illinois RB depth chart

East St. Louis Senior grad Jaylen Reed takes over as the starting running back at Western Illinois after making his season debut last week.
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Smart helmet technology makes its way into Illinois State-Southern Illinois rivalry

This past January, Riddell — the world’s leading helmet manufacturer — announced its latest helmet design for comfort and safety. This fall, two Illinois FCS programs are putting it to use on the field.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois kicker Mason Laramie

Western Illinois kicker Mason Laramie has gone from delivering Peloton bikes to delivering game-winning field goals.
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Backups spark Eastern Illinois as Panthers race past Murray State

Kendi Young rushed for a career-high 160 yards on just eight carries to help Eastern Illinois give first-year head coach Chris Wilkerson his first win as head coach of his alma mater.
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Southern rewind: Salukis steamroll North Dakota, snatch Missouri Valley opener

Southern Illinois throttled North Dakota 34-17 in the Salukis’ conference opening game.
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Eastern rewind: Panthers grab Wilkerson’s first win in conference-opening triumph

Eastern Illinois snapped a nine-game losing streak and won its conference opener Saturday against Murray State.
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Western rewind: Interceptions pave way to Leatherneck downfall

Northern Iowa
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EIU hitting reset button as Ohio Valley Conference season starts

Eastern Illinois has been building for the Ohio Valley Conference throughout the offseason. The Panthers open OVC play at Murray State Saturday.
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With Big Ten win in rearview mirror, SIU sets sights on Missouri Valley slate

Southern Illinois moved back into the FCS Top 25 following its victory over Northwestern.
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WIU depth chart still poses questions as Leathernecks open conference schedule

Winless in its non-conference games, Western Illinois hosts Northern Iowa to begin the 2022 Missouri Valley season.