Tag: college football
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Fresh Faces: High school preparation turned Western Illinois LB into ‘student of the game’

Western Illinois LB Kevin Washington Jr. learned learned the game at his Miami high school, which was a “college style” program.
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Fresh Faces: New Eastern Illinois safety McCall reunites with former coach

Free safety Jihad McCall, a transfer from Morehead State, is reuniting with his former defensive coordinator, Andrew Strobel, at EIU.
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Fresh Faces: Southern Illinois transfer safety has catchy name, impactful game

New Southern Illinois safety Jagger Williams brings a catchy name and loads of collegiate experience to his new school as a transfer.
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Reconnected in Carbondale: New WR McCray excited to play with old friend again

New Southern Illinois WR Fabian McCray has reconnected with old friend — QB D.J. Williams — with the Salukis.
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Crowded field of running backs competing to be ‘that one’ for Western Illinois offense

There’s plenty of competition during fall camp at Western Illinois to replace departed No. 1 running back Cam Smith.
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WIU’s Lamb transitions from picking apart defenses to coaching one in Macomb

Former Western Illinois quarterback Nate Lamb, who threw for more than 3,300 yards last season, is now part of the WIU defensive coaching staff.
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Veteran EIU tight ends thrive on internal competition; QB1 race down to three

A veteran tight end group is giving the Eastern Illinois plenty of flexibility in fall camp.
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Something old, something new: Southern Illinois WR group has experience, youth galore

The Southern Illinois wide receiver group has six seniors and plenty of youth as the Salukis prepare for the 2025 season.
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With fall camp looming, Salukis excited to put injury-riddled 2024 season behind

Last season’s 4-8 record has left the Southern Illinois Salukis hungry to put that injury-dominated season behind this fall.
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MVFC notebook: Big-play Lance back for defending national champion NDSU

North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance caught seven touchdowns in four FCS playoff games last season for the Bison.