Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Western rewind: Leathernecks find a lot to like vs. ISU – except the final score

Western Illinois grabbed three turnovers Saturday against Illinois State, but the Redbirds used a punishing ground game to win, 34-18.
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Football still feels fairly new to Illinois State wide receiver Kasper

Eddie Kasper started last week for Illinois State, but football still feels new to the starting wide receiver.
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There’s something ‘special’ to Western Illinois coach about last MVFC game vs. ISU

Myers Hendrickson grew up in Macomb, played for Western Illinois and will now coach the Leathernecks in their final Missouri Valley game vs. Illinois State.
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Opening game romp allows for young SIU players to gain big-game experience

The nationally ranked Salukis (1-0) travel to DeKalb to play FBS member Northern Illinois (1-0).
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Southern Illinois offense proves it’s not lacking options in season-opening victory

The Southern Illinois offense produced five touchdowns on its first nine drives Saturday in an efficient offensive performance to open the season.
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Saluki rewind: SIU defense dominates in season-opening victory

Southern Illinois got strong performances from both defense and offense en route to throttling Austin Peay.
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Western rewind: Big plays burn Leathernecks in season-opening loss

Western Illinois allowed 650 yards and five touchdowns of 20 yards or more Saturday night in a 58-21 loss to New Mexico State.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State breezes past Dayton, extends fall home opener streak to 14 in a row

Illinois State bolted out of the gate to start the 2023 season and breezed past Dayton, 41-0, in the opener in Normal.
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Annexstad back to lead Illinois State offensive attack in season opener

The Redbirds are 13-0 in fall home openers under head coach Brock Spack.
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From guard to tackle to center, new WIU lineman Merklinger offers versatility

New Western Illinois offensive lineman Ryan Merklinger will start at center Saturday when the Leathernecks open the season at New Mexico State.