Tag: college football
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive lineman Carson Fichtel
EIU offensive lineman Carson Fichtel’s last name is well known in Charleston. In our Moving the Chains interview, he shares his hobbies, favorite order at a barbecue restaurant and more.
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Chicago State introduces inaugural team, readies for launch of 2026 football season
Chicago State, a first-year FCS program, introduced its inaugural 98-player roster Wednesday at a media day event.
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New Eastern Illinois AD plans to examine space in, around Panthers’ home field
New Eastern Illinois athletic director Mark Wilson said he will be among a group to examine using the space underneath and around EIU’s O’Brien Field differently.
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‘How do you know?’: UT Martin in a familiar place in OVC preseason poll amid shakeup
Like many teams, UT Martin is dealing with a brand-new roster, but the Skyhawks are in a familiar place the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll.
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LB Nickson’s return to Eastern Illinois has defense ready to ‘hit the ground running’
Linebacker Ja’Wuan Nickson, who had 95 tackles a year ago for Eastern Illinois, decided to return for his senior season despite transfer opportunities.
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MVFC notebook: Walter Payton winner Brungard gives YSU defense confidence
Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard is a masterful offensive weapon, but he also provides the YSU defense plenty of confidence.
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New commissioner Wilson joins OVC with focus on recruitment, retention, branding
New Ohio Valley Conference commissioner Matt Wilson is focused on recruiting new members and retaining current ones as he leads OVC football into the 2026 season.
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Eastern Illinois LB Engle proves to be ‘Swiss Army knife’ during spring practices
Linebacker Isaac Engle has become a “Swiss Army knife” for the Eastern Illinois defense, playing inside and on the edge as a pass rusher.
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New habits, new look: EIU head coach Chris Wilkerson welcomes spring 75 pounds lighter
Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson welcomed spring football practices 75 pounds lighter than he was last fall.
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Eastern Illinois newcomer Evans proves to be a big catch after unique recruitment
New Eastern Illinois WR Eli Evans never visited campus during his recruitment, but he made a big impression during Saturday’s spring game.
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