Tag: EIU Panthers
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Heavy-hitting Foster brings ‘consistency and playmaking ability’ to Eastern LB corps
Eastern Illinois inside linebacker Tylan Foster leads Eastern Illinois into an OVC-Big South matchup with Southeast Missouri Saturday in Cape Girardeau.
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Panther rewind: Gardner-Webb uses big plays to spoil EIU homecoming
Gardner-Webb defeated Eastern Illinois, 21-10, Saturday at O’Brien Field, handing the Panthers their first OVC-Big South loss.
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When he’s not fishing or hunting, defensive end Van Hyfte keeps Panthers on the prowl
Veteran Eastern Illinois defensive end Drake Van Hyfte leads the Panthers into their 104th homecoming game as EIU hosts Gardner-Webb in OVC-Big South action Saturday at O’Brien Field.
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Eastern Illinois TE McNab overcomes rare disease, snares 1st collegiate TD catch
EIU tight end Joe McNab, who has battled Guillain-Barre syndrome, caught his first career pass in Saturday’s OVC-Big South win against Tennessee State. It was also his first career touchdown.
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Panther rewind: Eastern trounces Tennessee State, moves to 2-0 in league standings
Eastern Illinois made big plays in all three phases of the game for Saturday’s 31-7 victory over Tennessee State.
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Dynamic Nelson developing into key playmaker for EIU offense
Eastern Illinois hosts Tennessee State at 2 p.m. Saturday in OVC-Big South action. A win would give the Panthers a 2-0 league start for the first time since 2017.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois defensive back Tienne Fridge
Tienne Fridge has played five years of college football but was better growing up at another sport. Learn all about the Eastern Illinois defender in our Q&A.
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Eastern RB Fleming shines in his moment to help power Panthers’ running game
Eastern Illinois running back Jacarre Fleming rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers’ 31-23 win against Western Illinois.
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Eastern tackles turnover drought with bye week drills, visualization of next big play
The next Eastern Illinois interception will break a nine-game streak without one dating back to October 2024.
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Western leading receiver Anaya out to play ‘fast and confident’ in conference opener against rival Eastern
Western Illinois opens its OVC-Big South schedule Saturday at Hanson Field against rival Eastern Illinois.
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