Tag: college football
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Versatile Jones finds good fit at end along No. 9/10 Illinois State’s defensive front
Versatile defensive lineman Travis Jones has found his fit at defensive end this season for nationally ranked Illinois State.
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Western freshman QB puts first-start jitters to rest quickly, provides offensive spark
Freshman quarterback Cason Carswell’s first career start at Western Illinois led to a player of the week award from the OVC-Big South.
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Redbird rewind: Fourth-quarter stumbles cost Illinois State against No. 1 NDSU
Illinois State went toe-to-toe Saturday in Normal with No. 1 North Dakota State before fourth-quarter miscues proved costly in a 33-16 loss.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western loses league road opener, finds a spark on offense
Western Illinois allowed more than 600 yards of offense Saturday but found a spark on offense in a 66-20 loss to No. 9 Tennessee Tech.
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Illinois State cornerback Nkuba catches on quickly for sixth-ranked Redbirds
Illinois State cornerback has four interceptions in four games this season and is leading the nation for the sixth-ranked Redbirds.
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Versatile Western Illinois safety Ti’a leans on experience to make impact on field
Western Illinois safety Malini Ti’a has used his versatility and experience to become one of the OVC-Big South’s leading tacklers.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois defensive back Tienne Fridge
Tienne Fridge has played five years of college football but was better growing up at another sport. Learn all about the Eastern Illinois defender in our Q&A.
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Illinois State defensive lineman Harman ruled out for season with ‘lower body injury’
Illinois State defensive lineman Ben Harman, who leads the team in QB hurries, will miss the rest of the season with a “lower body injury.”
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Eastern RB Fleming shines in his moment to help power Panthers’ running game
Eastern Illinois running back Jacarre Fleming rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers’ 31-23 win against Western Illinois.
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Panther rewind: 4th-down conversion boosts Eastern to win in OVC-Big South opener
A fourth-down conversion in the fourth quarter boosted EIU’s confidence and sent the Panthers to a 31-23 victory at Western Illinois.
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