Tag: college football
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Southern Illinois QB Williams focused on ‘prove it’ season for Salukis this fall
Playing quarterback at Southern Illinois was “the chance of a lifetime” for D.J. Williams, who is fully recovered from a broken hand.
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Pearson ready to blossom at RB for Eastern, aims to outpace ex-teammate Flowers
Eastern Illinois running back Jay Pearson has a goal of surpassing the achievements of his friend and former teammate M.J. Flowers.
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OVC-Big South notebook: Association keeps ‘ear to the ground’ for growth potential
The OVC-Big South Football Association is keeping an “ear to the ground” amid shuffling conference members in the FCS subdivision.
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Eastern Illinois looking ahead to fall with plenty of new faces on 2025 roster
Eastern Illinois heads into fall camp later this month with 32 new transfers on the roster. EIU opens the season Aug. 28 vs. Dayton.
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Reunion in Macomb: 20 years later, new DC Fox, WIU head coach Davis together again
New Western Illinois defensive coordinator Landon Fox was on the same staff in 2005 with WIU head coach Joe Davis.
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Studious Smith embraces new starting role at left tackle for Illinois State
Brandon Smith spent last season learning, and now he’s ready to thrive at left tackle for Illinois State.
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Shaking hands and building foundations: New Chicago State coach enjoys busy first 30 days
Chicago State head coach Bobby Rome’s football journey includes coaching in Russia and playing college ball with new Bears head coach Ben Johnson.
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Speedy Eastern Illinois RB Fleming adds new dimension to his game this season
EIU redshirt freshman RB Jacarre Fleming has added more than 20 pounds over the past year to his speedy 5-foot, 8-inch frame.
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Ready and willing: Western players embrace learning new defensive system in spring
New Western Illinois defensive coordinator Landon Fox is encouraged by the willingness of his unit to learn the team’s new scheme.
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For Western Illinois defense, ‘it’s our turn’ to follow up offense’s 2024 turnaround
Western Illinois defensive linemen Mayo Bola and Payton Bradford are focused on turning around the defense in 2025.
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