Tag: Ohio Valley Conference
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Flowers blossoms into every-down back as all-purpose yards keep piling up for EIU

Eastern Illinois sophomore M.J. Flowers has developed into an every-down, all-purpose running back this season for the Panthers.
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Western Illinois special teams ‘at a high level in conference play,’ says head coach Davis

Western Illinois hosts Tennessee State in Big South/Ohio Valley Conference Football Association action Saturday in Macomb.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois cornerback NiJhay Burt

Eastern Illinois cornerback NiJhay Burt is a proud native of the Pittsburgh area. He talks Steelers, high school football, his go-to gameday breakfast and more in Moving the Chains.
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Stepping in and stepping up: EIU’s Houi shines at corner after targeting ejection

Freshman cornerback Isaiah Houi stepped in after the ejection of starter NiJhay Burt to help Eastern Illinois beat rival Western, 45-38.
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Panther rewind: Eastern offense soars past rival WIU, breaks six-game losing skid

Eastern Illinois piled up 534 yards Saturday in a 45-38 victory against in-state rival Western Illinois at O’Brien Field in Charleston.
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Leatherneck rewind: Slow start, porous defense result in loss to rival EIU

Western Illinois falls at Eastern Illinois, 45-38, ending a five-game winning streak against the rival Panthers.
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Saluki rewind: Sluggish Southern falls behind early, loses sixth game in a row

Southern Illinois fell behind early and sputtered offensively Saturday in a 38-17 Missouri Valley Football Conference loss to Missouri State.
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Western Illinois rides into renewed rivalry on strength of bulked-up offense

The Western Illinois offense has shifted into a higher gear as the 2024 season has played out.
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With new receivers all around, Eastern Illinois QB Holley on pace for historic season

Despite his team’s 1-7 record, Eastern Illinois QB Pierce Holley is on pace to join Sean Payton, Tony Romo and Jimmy Garoppolo as 3,000-yard passers in a season.
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Passing game’s success puts Western Illinois offense in elite company

Quarterback Nate Lamb has helped rev up with Western Illinois passing attack, which featured a school-record 564 yards Saturday at Lindendwood.