Tag: EIU Panthers
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NCAA junior college decision throws Illinois high school, FCS recruiting into further chaos
The ruling stems from the NCAA Division I Board of Directors’ approval of a blanket waiver granting an additional year of eligibility to former junior college transfers in similar positions to Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.
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Ohio Valley Conference, Nashville group soaks in FCS title game before becoming 2026, 2027 hosts
A group from Nashville and the Ohio Valley Conference are in Frisco, Texas, to gather knowledge on hosting the game in 2026 and 2027.
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Early signing day ’24: Defensive duo brings championship experience to Eastern recruiting class
Two Eastern Illinois recruits — defensive back Le’Javier Payne and linebacker Jett Reese — both won state prep titles last month.
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5 burning questions for 2025: Eastern Illinois edition
A rash of injuries, inconsistency on offense and a brutal schedule all led to Eastern’s 3-9 record. What’s ahead in 2025? We ask five key questions about the Panthers.
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Season recap capsule ‘24: Eastern Illinois Panthers
Coming off an eight-win 2023 season, expectations were high for Eastern Illinois football. Things, however, don’t always go according to plan.
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Approaching our 10th year of Illinois FCS coverage, Prairie State Pigskin gives thanks
Prairie State Pigskin presents its list of things we’re thankful for on this American holiday.
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Illinois FCS coaches break down “exciting matchup” between Illinois State, SEMO
Illinois FCS teams went 0-6 combined this season against Illinois State and Southeast Missouri. Coaches from EIU, SIU and WIU share their thoughts on the playoff matchup.
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Illinois FCS coaching staffs stay active as early high school signing date approaches, transfer portal window swings open
The college football early signing period for high school players opens Dec. 4. Yet, so much has changed in the transfer portal era.
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Panther rewind: Eastern stumbles at Tennessee Tech in season finale, falls to 3-9
Eastern Illinois allowed 200 rushing yards Saturday and lost, 23-6, to Tennessee Tech in the Panthers’ season finale.
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Panther rewind: Eastern pulls out overtime victory in ‘EIU way’ on second-chance FG
On a sluggish offensive day, Eastern Illinois pulled out an overtime win thanks to a stout defense and a second chance field goal.
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