As the Panthers had internal promotions, moving Kyle Derickson to the offensive coordinator role, there was one question within the program.
Who would fill Derickson’s old role as the wide receiver...
Eastern lost their second Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) game of the season to Northwestern Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
Although the final score was 31-7,...
In a game that started with senior wide receiver DeAirious Smith being injured, the EIU football game opened with some strife for the wide receivers Saturday.
But overall, the EIU wide receivers persevered...
Eastern Illinois football had a problem against the University of Illinois during Thursday's home opener.
The dreaded turnover bug; a significant ailment that led to Eastern’s 45-0 loss.
“Tip...
After a turnaround season last year, Eastern is looking to kick off the 2024 season with an upset over the University of Illinois.
After finishing his first season 2-9 from ending his most recent...
Eastern’s graduate quarterback Pierce Holley was named the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference preseason offensive player of the year among poll of the two leagues’ coaches.
In the 2023 season, Holley...
It has been six years since the Panthers had a winning season, and it has been an additional four years since the team won at least eight games in the regular season.
Eastern won their last game of the...
With four rushing touchdowns, a blocked punt, and a new pass breakup record, Eastern has aspects to be proud of after their 30-17 win against Tennessee State.
In the first quarter, redshirt junior quarterback...
Eastern has obtained their first winning season in six years after they defeated the Lindenwood Lions 16-10 Saturday afternoon.
After three straight games that went down to the crucial plays in the fourth...
The definition of a secret weapon, according to the Cambridge Dictionary is “something or someone that no one knows about and that will give you an advantage over your competitors or enemies.”
When...
With a 35-28 lost against Southeast Missouri State, Eastern looks to avoid their third straight loss as they prepare to compete against Bryant University this Saturday at O’Brien Stadium.
Panthers’...
We asked some of the Panthers about their superstitions before game days.
Redshirt junior safety Brandon Guido said listening to music is one of his superstitions.
Redshirt freshman running back...
