Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Five burning questions for 2023: Western Illinois Leathernecks edition
Despite losing all 11 games this season, Western Illinois first-year head coach Myers Hendrickson is far from defeated about the future.
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Western recap: The rebuild continues under WIU alum Hendrickson
The Leathernecks hold the longest losing streak in FCS at 13 games.
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Vandenburgh writes final chapter at ISU that serves as career-ending masterpiece
On Senior Day at Illinois State, linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh wrote an impressive final chapter to his career story with the Redbirds.
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Redbird rewind: Overtime handoff goes from ‘oh no’ to oh yes as ISU outlasts Western on big day from Vandenburgh
A key decision from quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse in overtime, and a big day from standout linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh, helped Illinois State outlast Western, 20-13, in OT.
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Western rewind: Stubborn Leathernecks fall in overtime, finish winless season
Western Illinois finished its season 0-11, but not without a fight at Illinois State, taking the Redbirds to overtime before losing, 20-13.
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Southern rewind: Salukis falter late at Youngstown, finish season at 5-6
Southern Illinois gave up 21 points in the fourth quarter Saturday to lose to Youngstown State, 28-21, in its season finale.
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Playoff berth likely gone as SIU closes regular season at Youngstown State
The Salukis yearn to end a three-game losing string.
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Battered ‘Birds chase winning record in season finale against Western Illinois
Despite a battered and bruised offense, Illinois State has an opportunity to lock up a winning season Saturday against Western Illinois in Normal.
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Defensive effort proves encouraging for first-year Western Illinois head coach
The Western Illinois defense allow its second-lowest point and yardage totals in a game this season against Indiana State last weekend.
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Tackling books has become a passion for SIU head coach, players through book club discussions
Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill has turned his passion for books and podcasts into a popular book club with players and members of the coaching staff.
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