Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Leatherneck rewind: Western Illinois falls at Southern Utah

WIU lost its 17th straight game, which dates back to 2021.
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Redbird rewind: Fast start ignites Illinois State bounce-back triumph

Illinois State rode a big second half to a 48-17 victory over visiting Lindenwood.
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Illinois State returns home to face a somewhat ‘familiar’ first-time foe

The ISU Redbirds (2-1) bid to get back on track following a last-minute loss to rival Eastern Illinois.
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Western encouraged by getting playmakers involved in last week’s loss

Western Illinois and linebacker Anthony Quinney have produced four turnovers this season but are still chasing their first victory.
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Ground game tweaks will be one focus of Southern Illinois bye week

Throwing the ball 51 times was effective against Southeast Missouri, but Southern Illinois wants its run game to play a bigger role.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Desman Hearns, Southern Illinois safety

Fresh off his game-changing forced fumble and recovery in SIU’s comeback win over Southeast Missouri, Desman Hearns shares how he turned the tide.
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Fresh faces on Illinois State defense help strengthen Redbirds’ pressure-happy attack

Despite having only three returning starters back this season, the Illinois State defense leads all NCAA divisions in sacks with 18.
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From the pitch to gridiron, Patino provides winning kick for EIU Panthers

Eastern Illinois kicker returns from the soccer team to provide a game-winner.
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Saluki rewind: Fourth-quarter comeback drives SIU to reclaim War for the Wheel

Southern Illinois improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2014 with a 26-25 comeback win against Southeast Missouri.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western’s hot start cooled off by late Lindenwood rally

Western Illinois roared to a big lead early Saturday in Macomb, but faltered late in a 43-40 loss to Lindenwood.