Tag: Ohio Valley Conference
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Leatherneck rewind: Western shakes off slow start, steamrolls NAIA Northwestern
Behind transfer QB Kennedy McGill and a game-shifting defensive score from safety Lebron Morgan, Western Illinois roared to a 65-14 season-opening win Thursday.
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Panther rewind: EIU rushes past Murray State to grab season-opening victory
Charles Kellom rushed for a career-high 171 yards and three touchdowns as Eastern Illinois grabbed a 28-14 win at Murray State.
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Western Illinois carries good vibes from 2025 finish into Thursday’s season opener
After winning three of its last four games in 2025, Western Illinois carries plenty of carries into this season, which begins Thursday against NAIA Northwestern College.
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Fresh Faces: ‘Freaky’ transfer tight end Hargro embraces WIU playmaker, big brother roles
David Hargro wasn’t thrilled about moving to tight end. When he did, his production blossomed and he earned a Division I opportunity at Western Illinois.
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Eastern Illinois offense squarely in the spotlight for season opener at Murray State
Following consecutive 3-9 seasons, Eastern Illinois seeks a strong start in its non-conference season opener at Murray State.
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Western Illinois poised to feature 3-man running back committee
While the last two Western Illinois seasons have produced one main ball carrier, this year’s Leathernecks may well be a three-man show.
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Fresh Faces: ‘Explosive’ Eastern Illinois transfer WR Whitlock finds good fit
Wide receiver Devin Whitlock could be a jack of all trades this season for the Eastern Illinois offense, which managed only 12 passing TDs a year ago.
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Experienced Eastern DB Lyons takes over as new ‘safety blanket’ for defense
Eastern Illinois defensive back Kaleb Lyons has played in 37 career games. This fall, he takes that experience to free safety, a new position.
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EIU’s Wilkerson revamps fall camp structure following injury-plagued seasons
Following injury-depleted seasons, Eastern Illinois head coach Chris Wilkerson has altered his team’s approach to fall camp.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive lineman Carson Fichtel
EIU offensive lineman Carson Fichtel’s last name is well known in Charleston. In our Moving the Chains interview, he shares his hobbies, favorite order at a barbecue restaurant and more.
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