Tag: Eastern Illinois University
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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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Katumbusi at center of revamped Eastern Illinois offensive line
Redshirt sophomore Rahfeeq Katumbusi, who earned second team OVC-Big South recognition as well as being named a first team Phil Steele Freshmen All-American last fall, anchors the Eastern Illinois offensive line.
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Lone returnee LaCrue targets ‘becoming a more complete quarterback’ as EIU begins spring ball
A year ago, Cole LaCrue was the new kid in town. Now, he’s the lone returning quarterback on the Eastern Illinois roster.
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Goodbye Bison, hello question marks: Illinois teams, FCS face changing landscape
North Dakota State answered a long-asked question Monday by moving up to FBS. What’s left behind are plenty of questions for FCS and teams in Illinois.
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Lessons from East Lansing: New Eastern Illinois QB grew up with 1st-hand look at Spartans
Eastern Illinois transfer QB Jeremiah Salem learned valuable lessons growing up from players his father, Brad, coached at Michigan State.
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Well-traveled transfer TE Herrera ready to settle into ‘explosive’ Illinois State offense
Former Eastern Illinois tight end Alex Herrera has joined the Illinois State roster after a career year last season for the Panthers. He is one of five mid-year additions for ISU.
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Five burning questions for 2026: Eastern Illinois Panthers
How to create more offensive output is one of five burning questions for Eastern Illinois heading into 2026.
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Season recap capsule 2025: Eastern Illinois Panthers
A promising start to its conference season was obliterated by a seven-game losing streak that looms over the Eastern Illinois offseason.
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December signing period 2025: Big bodies up front dominate Eastern Illinois additions
Three big-bodied offensive linemen were part of the Eastern Illinois December recruiting class that the team announced Wednesday.
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