Tag: college football
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Defensive turnaround an encouraging sign for Western Illinois as bye week arrives

The Western Illinois defense ranks third in the nation in total defense this fall, a far cry from just two seasons ago in Macomb.
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‘We weren’t good enough’: Offensive struggles too much for SIU to overcome

The Southern Illinois offense endured a number of struggles in Saturday’s home loss to Youngstown State.
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Saluki rewind: Second-half struggles cause Southern Illinois to stumble against YSU

Southern Illinois sputtered through the second half Saturday in Carbondale, dropping a 28-16 decision to Youngstown State.
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Cougar rewind: Third-ranked Tarleton’s scoring splurge subdues Chicago State

Chicago State opened the scoring Saturday against No. 3 Tarleton State, then gave up 49 unanswered points in a 56-21 loss.
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Eastern coaching staff investigates bye week fixes to solve 4-game losing streak

Turnover margin and the play of running back Charles Kellom have been positives for EIU as the Panthers reach their bye week on a four-game losing streak.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois defensive end Premiere Whitley

Eastern Illinois defensive end Premiere Whitley’s unique name is a family tradition for his musically involved parents and siblings.
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From tackle to flag, former Illinois State LB McCoy embraces dual college coaching role

Former Illinois State linebacker LaVoise-Deontae McCoy is enjoying his first college coaching role as a defensive backs coach and head women’s flag football coach.
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Saluki rewind: Southern shines in all phases, roars past Murray State in MVFC opener

Southern Illinois piled up a season high in yards Saturday, but the Salukis’ defense and special teams had plenty of highlights in a 46-6 victory at Murray State.
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Leatherneck rewind: Botched snap proves costly, keeps Western 1 yard from victory

A late miscue kept Western Illinois one yard from victory Saturday in a 23-20 non-conference loss to North Alabama.
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Cougar rewind: Quick start fades for Chicago State in home loss to Norfolk State

Chicago State’s early lead didn’t last Saturday as the Cougars gave up more than 600 yards of offense in a 43-20 home loss to Norfolk State.