Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Western rewind: Five turnovers tame Leathernecks in close call against SUU
Despite an improved defensive effort, Western Illinois committed five turnovers Saturday in a 17-10 loss to Southern Utah.
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Southern rewind: Dawgs have their day with upset victory against FBS Northwestern
Southern Illinois put its 0-2 start to rest in a big way Saturday, upsetting FBS Northwestern, 31-24, in Evanston.
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Illinois State seeks to continue success against EIU, secure win before bye week
Illinois State has thrived over the past decade of the Mid-America Classic football rivalry with Eastern Illinois, winning seven of the past 10 games.
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Western welcomes 2002 Gateway title team back for 20-year reunion, home opener
Former Western Illinois head coach Don Patterson and his 2002 team will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Gateway Football Conference title.
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SIU’s Hill dialed into Northwestern’s Fitzgerald’s path to success
A phone call from Pat Fitzgerald in late 2015 gave Nick Hill confidence going into his interview at Southern Illinois University.
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Breakout game for Illinois State safety Gearhart helps ‘Birds solve ‘sloppy’ start
Illinois State sophomore safety Dillon Gearhart enjoyed a breakout game in the Redbirds’ victory against Valparaiso with two sacks and his first career interception.
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Moving the Chains with … Illinois State senior long snapper Joey Malinowski
Illinois State senior long snapper Joey Malinowski is a newlywed who loves farming, deer hunting and making highlight-reel tackles.
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WIU Leathernecks honoring memory of fallen teammate
As Western Illinois football prepares for its home opener this week, the Leathernecks continue to honor former player Hunter Mason who died earlier this year.
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Southern rewind: Touchdown in waning seconds leaves Salukis stunned & off to worst start since 2015
In a game that saw nine lead changes, Southeast Missouri State prevailed over rival Southern Illinois in Carbondale.
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Redbird rewind: Late defensive heroics rescue ISU against stubborn Valparaiso
Illinois State needed two interceptions in the final 90 seconds Saturday to hold off Valparaiso, 28-21, at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
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