Tag: college football
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Illinois State 1st-round opponent capsule: Southeastern Louisiana

With a group of 26 seniors and a defensive lineman as the team’s best player, Southeastern Louisiana has enjoyed the ride to the FCS playoffs.
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Southern Illinois QB Williams wants to continue career, but will that be in Carbondale?

Quarterback D.J. Williams is facing a big decision about his college football future, and he wants SIU coach Nick HIll to be a key voice in that process.
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Saluki rewind: Southern outruns rival Redbirds with punishing run game, defense

Southern Illinois used a punishing ground game and a stingy defense to upset No. 11 Illinois State and make a case for an FCS playoff spot.
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Leatherneck rewind: WIU finishes with win as Holman claims OVC-Big South rushing title

Behind a new-look offensive line, Western Illinois running back Markell Holman helped WIU secure a win and his OVC-Big South rushing title.
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Amid breakout season, SIU QB Williams finds ‘ultimate joy’ in building connections

While enjoying a highly productive season, Southern Illinois QB D.J. Williams finds “ultimate joy” in building bonds with teammates.
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Confident freshman CB Keith catches on quickly for Western Illinois defense

Freshman cornerback Don Paul Keith turned heads at Western Illinois in fall camp. He has started the past six games for WIU.
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Pro wrestling remains a family affair for Illinois State D-line coach, younger brother

Ben Black watched pro wrestling growing up, and now he’s rooting on his brother Josh, who is part of WWE’s NXT developmental brand.
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Return playoff trip comes into focus for streaking Illinois State with one game left

A return trip to the playoffs became much clearer Saturday for Illinois State with its fourth win in a row, 35-21 at South Dakota State.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State rocks SDSU with first-quarter blitz, rolls to key victory

Illinois State’s 28-point first quarter Saturday drove the Redbirds to a 35-21 Missouri Valley Football Conference win against South Dakota State.
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Panther rewind: Eastern’s offensive struggles continue in sixth consecutive loss

Eastern Illinois managed just one touchdown Saturday on offense, losing 42-12 to Lindenwood for the Panthers’ sixth loss in a row.