Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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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.
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Panther rewind: EIU takes back Mid-America Classic trophy with victory over ISU
The Panthers made big plays on offense, defense and special teams to rally past their their rival at O’Brien Field.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State offense endures sluggish start, drops Mid-America Classic rivalry to Eastern
Illinois State’s sluggish start was costly Saturday in Charleston, where the Redbirds lost, 14-13, in the Mid-America Classic rivalry.
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Varga gives Southern Illinois pass rush an energy boost entering War for the Wheel
Defensive end Tim Varga’s two sacks against Northern Illinois proved that “he plays with a motor and plays with toughness,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said.
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