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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Football: Defense must stop big plays

Football: Defense must stop big plays

Sophomore linebacker Alain Marcelin makes a tackle against Tennessee Martin on Oct. 9 at Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn., during the Panthers’ 29-26 loss.(Eric Hiltner/The Daily Eastern News)

Football: Defense must stop big plays

Eastern gave up three big plays against Tennessee Martin on Oct. 9 that turned the tide of the game. Skyhawks’ senior running back Brandyn Young broke off a 94-yard touchdown run, and red-shirt junior wide receiver Roren Thomas had runs of 26 yards and 37 yards on two reverse plays.

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