Tag: college football
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Leatherneck rewind: Hot start helps Western pile up 51 points, win home opener

Western Illinois rolled up 51 points and 507 yards of offense Saturday night to beat Valparaiso in the Leathernecks’ home opener.
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Healthy Schwendeman brings passion for ‘hitting people’ back to lineup for Salukis

Southern Illinois tight end Ryan Schwendeman has always embraced the physical side of football. This fall, he’s happy to be back on the field after an injury in 2024.
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Western’s Richardson catches on quickly as ball-hawking cornerback in secondary

Western Illinois cornerback Justin Richardson has impressed coaches with his ball skills this season for the Leathernecks.
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Southern Illinois sees encouraging signs of defensive turnaround this season

Southern Illinois gave up 126 yards rushing Saturday to Purdue’s Devin Mockobee, but did not allow a run longer than 12 yards.
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Saluki rewind: Hot start fades away in Southern’s loss to FBS Boilermakers

SIU struck early Saturday before Purdue responded with 27 unanswered points in the Boilermakers’ 34-17 victory.
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Panther rewind: EIU sputters early again, stumbles through loss at Indiana State

Eastern Illinois endured sacks, penalties, ejections and plenty of missteps Saturday in a 38-14 loss at Indiana State.
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DE Robles translates highlight reel in fall camp to sack in Eastern Illinois debut

Samuel Robles had a sack in his first Division I game for Eastern Illinois and has quickly made an impact on a new-look defensive line.
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A catch, then a kiss: Western Illinois WR Davis honors late mother after big play vs. Illini

Western Illinois wide receiver Demari Davis honored his late mother after an impressive reception vs. Illinois last week.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois WR DeAirious Smith

Eastern Illinois WR DeAirious Smith talks about why he enjoys fishing, the impact of his position coach and who would make the best boxer on EIU’s team.
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EIU halftime message helped Panthers practice poise, respond with big 2nd half

Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson credited his team with displaying poise in the face of adversity in Thursday’s victory.