Tag: Western Illinois University
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Illinois FCS coaches break down “exciting matchup” between Illinois State, SEMO
Illinois FCS teams went 0-6 combined this season against Illinois State and Southeast Missouri. Coaches from EIU, SIU and WIU share their thoughts on the playoff matchup.
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Leatherneck rewind: Second-half surge sends Western Illinois past Gardner-Webb, to four-win season
A 31-point second half pushed Western Illinois to a 45-28 victory against Gardner-Webb in Macomb on Saturday.
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Western TE Lanier enjoys playmaking role in Leathernecks’ potent offensive attack
Western Illinois tight end Brandon Lanier has a career-high 24 catches this fall for the potent Leathernecks’ offense.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois offensive lineman Isaiah Foote
Western Illinois offensive lineman Isaiah Foote is from the East Coast, but he has fit right in at his new school thanks to plenty of camo in his wardrobe.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western stumbles late in shootout with No. 12 Southeast Missouri
Western Illinois piled up nearly 600 yards Saturday but lost three turnovers in the fourth quarter in a 54-45 loss to Southeast Missouri.
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Versatile Western Illinois RB Smith enjoys growth as receiver, in pass protection
Western Illinois RB Cameren Smith is the leading rusher for the Leathernecks this fall. His biggest growth has come as a blocker and receiver.
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Leatherneck rewind: Tennessee State topples Western Illinois
Tennessee State became the seventh team to score 45 or more points on Western Illinois this season.
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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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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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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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