Tag: EIU Panthers
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Panther rewind: Eastern achieves first 8-win season since 2013, awaits FCS playoff possibilities
Eastern Illinois earned a 28-14 victory against Robert Morris to secure an eight-win season. The Panthers now await the FCS playoff announcement.
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Eastern Illinois aims for 8th win, playoff consideration
Second-year head coach Chris Wilkerson’s Panthers could quadruple their win total from a year ago with a victory Saturday at Robert Morris.
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Illinois FCS coaches make their postseason case as playoff selection nears
Brock Spack (Illinois State), Nick Hill (Southern Illinois) and Chris Wilkerson (Eastern Illinois) state their cases as FCS Selection Sunday nears.
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Playoff outlook for Illinois FCS teams looks ‘dicey,’ national analyst says
National FCS analysts share their thoughts on the postseason possibilities for Southern Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Illinois State
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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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Playoff crunch narrows as FCS regular season hits home stretch
Prairie State Pigskin takes a look at how the final two weeks of the season will help decide the FCS playoff bracket.
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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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Improved running game, QB protection needed for continued EIU success
A win Saturday gives Eastern Illinois its first winning season since 2017.
Prairie State Pigskin 