Tag: Western Illinois University

Wide receiver Jaylin Jackson has 21 catches over the last three weeks for Western Illinois and is among the MVFC leaders in receptions.

Western Illinois gained only 206 yards of total offense Saturday in a 49-10 loss to North Dakota.

Charter Missouri Valley Football Conference member Western Illinois begins its final season in the league Saturday before switching leagues next fall.

The WIU Leathernecks continue their quest to snap the nation’s longest FCS losing streak.

Western Illinois wide receiver Jay Parker is a big fan of Nashville hot chicken, the Tennessee Titans and the Leathernecks’ new gold jerseys, he tells Prairie State Pigskin.

Western Illinois and linebacker Anthony Quinney have produced four turnovers this season but are still chasing their first victory.

Western Illinois roared to a big lead early Saturday in Macomb, but faltered late in a 43-40 loss to Lindenwood.

Western Illinois safety Bradyn Smith credits a strong off-season with his rise to being the leading tackler in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.