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Eastern Illinois dropped a 37-34 decision to Lindenwood University Saturday at O’Brien Field.

The Panthers host Lindenwood, which joined the Ohio Valley this season, Saturday at O’Brien Field in Charleston.

Using a two-quarterback rotation, Eastern Illinois built a large halftime lead and withstood a late rally from Northwestern State (La.).

Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert, a first-year starter at Eastern Illinois, used his experience on special teams last season to become a playmaker this fall.

Kendi Young rushed for a career-high 160 yards on just eight carries to help Eastern Illinois give first-year head coach Chris Wilkerson his first win as head coach of his alma mater.

Eastern Illinois snapped a nine-game losing streak and won its conference opener Saturday against Murray State.

Eastern Illinois has been building for the Ohio Valley Conference throughout the offseason. The Panthers open OVC play at Murray State Saturday.

Former NCAA Division III All-American Justin Thomas is a fan of everything Michigan. This fall, his college football career is thriving at Eastern Illinois.