Tag: Eastern Illinois University
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Flipping the script: EIU producing one of the season’s biggest FCS turnarounds
Eastern Illinois has the opportunity to quadruple its win total from a year ago if the Panthers can win their regular season finale Saturday at Robert Morris.
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Panther rewind: Flowers blossoms as ‘defensive & special teams’ bonanza sparks EIU to 7th victory
Redshirt freshman M.J. Flowers rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns in Saturday’s win against Tennessee State.
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Defense delivers Eastern Illinois to meaningful football in November
A stingy defense has helped Eastern Illinois football to six wins and FCS playoff consideration this season.
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Panther rewind: Defense slams door, locks up Eastern’s first winning season since 2017
Eastern Illinois used two interceptions and four sacks in the fourth quarter Saturday to hold off Lindenwood, 16-10.
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Leatherneck rewind: Nationally ranked Northern Iowa topples Western Illinois
No. 23 Northern Iowa defeated Western Illinois, 50-6, handing the Leathernecks their 22nd consecutive loss.
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Improved running game, QB protection needed for continued EIU success
A win Saturday gives Eastern Illinois its first winning season since 2017.
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Moving the Chains . . . Eastern Illinois cornerback Russell Dandy
Russell Dandy has made big plays for the ball-hawking Eastern Illinois secondary this season.
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Eastern Illinois bye week offers respite before season’s final three games
Eastern Illinois is using its bye week for multiple purposes as the Panthers prepare for their final push.
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Panther rewind: Eastern QB Holley uses his legs to secure OT victory
Eastern Illinois quarterback Pierce Holley rushed for three short TDs and a game-decided two-point conversion in the Panthers’ 25-24 victory against Bryant.
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EIU Panthers forge ahead despite consecutive losses to open league schedule
Eastern Illinois hosts former Panther assistant Chris Merritt’s Bryant Bulldogs in first-time meeting between the FCS programs.