Tag: Ohio Valley Conference
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois defensive tackle Brian Bruce
Brian Bruce has sacked quarterbacks and blocked kicks during his Western Illinois career. He shares his love of football, food and more in our Q&A.
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Panther rewind: Early turnover proves harbinger for EIU demise against rival

Eastern Illinois committed three turnovers on offense and surrendered 518 yards in a loss at Illinois State.
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Western won’t be idle during its bye week, says first-year head coach Davis

“I told the team this is not necessarily a bye week for us. We don’t have a game on Saturday, but we’re going to prepare just as if we have a game,” WIU head coach Joe Davis said.
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Panther rewind: Promising 1st half morphs into defeat at Evanston’s lakeside field

Eastern Illinois dropped a 31-7 non-conference game at Northwestern, suffering its second loss to a Big Ten Conference opponent this season.
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Leatherneck rewind: First-half momentum fizzles for Western in loss to rival ISU

Western Illinois saw its first-half momentum fade away quickly Saturday in a 51-34 loss to Illinois State in Normal.
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From Melbourne to Charleston: Australian punter’s family enjoys EIU football, community during U.S. trip
EIU punter Jacob Horvath’s parents and aunt will see their third game of the season Saturday during a nearly month-long trip from Australia.
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No longer just ‘a kickoff guy,’ Western Illinois kicker Chadha finds his groove
At two previous schools, Antonio Chadha was just “a kickoff guy.” The Western Illinois kicker has found his groove this season.
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Illinois State walk-on receiver Lord catching on quickly for Redbirds
Walk-on freshman Dylan Lord leads Illinois State through two games with nine receptions and 81 receiving yards.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive tackle Nic DiSanto

Eastern Illinois offensive tackle Nic DiSanto shares his best hockey memories, things to love about Michigan and more in our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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EIU multi-position athlete Gipson finds a home, emerges in starring receiver role

Terrance Gipson has played many positions in his time at Eastern Illinois. He starred at one Saturday night at Charleston’s O’Brien Field.