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Playoff implications await Illinois State in pivotal MVFC road test at South Dakota

Saturday’s key Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup between Illinois State and South Dakota may well determine a postseason berth.
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Former prep QB Williams enjoying career year at tight end for Western Illinois

A former high school quarterback, Alex Williams is enjoying the best season of his career at tight end this fall for Western Illinois.
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EIU punter Miller’s record pace drawing rave reviews from friends and foes alike

Eastern Illinois punter Mason Miller ranks fourth in FCS with a 47.69 yards per kick average. If it holds up, Mille’s average would set an EIU record.
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois defensive end Donnie Wingate

Southern Illinois defensive end Donnie Wingate has experience plenty of big moments on the football field. Away from the field, one of his biggest moments was becoming a big brother.
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College football transfer portal window change draws mixed reaction from Illinois FCS head coaches

Prairie State Pigskin asked the four Illinois FCS head coaches, who have both added and lost players via the transfer portal, for their thoughts on the latest change.
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Illinois State, Southern Illinois trending downward in playoff picture after Saturday’s losses

Two weeks ago, Illinois State and Southern Illinois both appeared well on the way to bolstering their playoff resumes. Things changed Saturday when both teams lost home conference games.
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Leatherneck rewind: Double-digit lead vanishes again late for Western Illinois

Western Illinois saw a double-digit second-half lead vanish Saturday in a 29-24 homecoming loss to Charleston Southern.
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Saluki rewind: ‘Inexcusable’ first half dooms Southern Illinois in loss to North Dakota

Two turnovers and less than a140 yards of offense in the first half doomed No. 12 Southern Illinois in a 38-19 loss to No. 9/11 North Dakota.
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Panther rewind: Southeast Missouri breezes past error-plagued EIU

Six turnovers proved costly as Eastern Illinois lost its second straight OVC-Big South game this season.
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Redbird rewind: Youngstown State QB spoils Illinois State homecoming

Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard accounted for 528 yards of total offense as the No. 25 Penguins defeated the No. 9/10 Redbirds Saturday at Hancock Stadium.