Tag: Western Illinois University
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Sluggish starts on offense send Western Illinois into problem-solving mode
Western Illinois has yet to score on offense through two games this season, which has the Leathernecks seeking solutions.
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Leatherneck rewind: Mistake-prone Western stumbles through loss to No. 4 Illinois State
Penalties and offensive struggles proved costly Saturday night for Western Illinois in a 41-10 loss to No. 4 Illinois State.
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Versatile Morgan puts 2025 challenges behind to spread skills across WIU defense
Versatile Western Illinois defensive player LeBron Morgan has used his skill set to contribute at multiple positions for the Leathernecks.
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Western Illinois safety Kruger’s time arrives with two-interception night in opener
Safety Jake Kruger came to Western Illinois as a walk-on and bided his time before starting and grabbing two interceptions in Thursday’s season opener.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois DL Keshawn Harrington-McKinney
Keshawn Harrington-McKinney shares his preference for talking on the phone rather than texting as well as his affection for calming pregame music and Disney movies in our weekly Moving the Chains Q&A.
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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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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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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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Improved Western Illinois targeting ‘bigger things’ this fall
Boosted by winning three of its four final games last season, Western Illinois strives for a significant move up the Ohio Valley Conference standings this fall.
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