Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Leatherneck rewind: Turnovers turn into trouble for Western Illinois

Western Illinois turned the ball over four times Saturday in a 48-7 Missouri Valley Football Conference loss to Missouri State.
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No. 13 SIU seeks return to win column against Missouri Valley newcomer

Following last Saturday’s disappointing defeat, No. 13 Southern Illinois seeks a rebound against conference newcomer Murray State.
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Illinois State LB Niekamp putting together ‘special’ season as starter

Redshirt freshman linebacker Tye Niekamp didn’t expect to be on the field much for Illinois State, but he has responded to his starting role.
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From group chat to game days: WIU WR Jackson catching on with new QB

Wide receiver Jaylin Jackson has 21 catches over the last three weeks for Western Illinois and is among the MVFC leaders in receptions.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz

Illinois State receiver Daniel Sobkowicz shares interesting facts about this two-sport high school career, his athletic family and more in this Moving the Chains Q&A.
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Knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten, SIU now must regroup and move forward

After suffering its first loss of the season in shocking fashion, Southern Illinois prepares to get back to its winning ways.
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Connection between QB, top receiver providing big benefits for Illinois State

Illinois State QB Zack Annexstad said he didn’t throw Daniel Sobkowicz a single ball for a year. Now, Sobkowicz is the Redbirds’ No. 1 receiver.
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Saluki rewind: Youngstown State throttles SIU, handing Southern its first defeat

Unranked Youngstown State shocked No. 5/6 Southern Illinois, 31-3, in the Salukis’ conference opener.
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Redbird rewind: In ‘men against boys’ matchup, No. 1 SDSU muscles way past Illinois State

No. 1 South Dakota State raced to a three-score lead in the first quarter in knocking off Illinois State, 40-21.
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Leatherneck rewind: Road trip spoiled as North Dakota outruns Western, 49-10

Western Illinois gained only 206 yards of total offense Saturday in a 49-10 loss to North Dakota.