Tag: Ohio Valley Conference
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Western Illinois dismisses Hendrickson, begins search for next head coach
WIU is mired in a school-record 24-game losing streak, dating back to 2021.
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Southern Illinois secures third FCS playoff spot in last four years, while 8-win Eastern narrowly misses field
Southern Illinois made the FCS playoffs for the third time in the past four seasons Sunday, while 8-win Eastern Illinois was left out.
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Panther rewind: Eastern achieves first 8-win season since 2013, awaits FCS playoff possibilities
Eastern Illinois earned a 28-14 victory against Robert Morris to secure an eight-win season. The Panthers now await the FCS playoff announcement.
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Eastern Illinois aims for 8th win, playoff consideration
Second-year head coach Chris Wilkerson’s Panthers could quadruple their win total from a year ago with a victory Saturday at Robert Morris.
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Playoff outlook for Illinois FCS teams looks ‘dicey,’ national analyst says
National FCS analysts share their thoughts on the postseason possibilities for Southern Illinois, Eastern Illinois and Illinois State
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Flipping the script: EIU producing one of the season’s biggest FCS turnarounds
Eastern Illinois has the opportunity to quadruple its win total from a year ago if the Panthers can win their regular season finale Saturday at Robert Morris.
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Panther rewind: Flowers blossoms as ‘defensive & special teams’ bonanza sparks EIU to 7th victory
Redshirt freshman M.J. Flowers rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns in Saturday’s win against Tennessee State.
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Defense delivers Eastern Illinois to meaningful football in November
A stingy defense has helped Eastern Illinois football to six wins and FCS playoff consideration this season.
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Panther rewind: Defense slams door, locks up Eastern’s first winning season since 2017
Eastern Illinois used two interceptions and four sacks in the fourth quarter Saturday to hold off Lindenwood, 16-10.
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Improved running game, QB protection needed for continued EIU success
A win Saturday gives Eastern Illinois its first winning season since 2017.
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