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Quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled during the Eastern Illinois University vs Illinois State University in Normal Ill, Sept. 21,2024 at Hancock Stadium, Panthers Lost 31-7.

Turnover margin gets the best of the Panthers in Mid-America Classic

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter September 22, 2024

Eastern faced its third loss of the 2024 season to Illinois State with a final score of 31-7 at Hancock Stadium Saturday evening. This game marks the 112th time the two teams faced off in the Mid-America...

Redshirt junior offensive lineman Drew Wilder props the ball up during football practice drills at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Panthers prepare to defend Mid-American Classic trophy against Redbirds

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

It is rivalry week for the Panthers, as the team will compete against the Illinois State Redbirds this Saturday in Normal. Saturday’s matchup will mark the 112th time these two teams will face...

Redshirt senior safety Tray Mitchell breaks a Northern tackle and tries to stiff arm another player on his punt return in the Panthers’ 38-10 loss. Eastern hosts Illinois State this weekend for its home opener.

Eastern set for big game with Redbirds

Sean Hastings, Sports Editor September 14, 2017

It is not an Ohio Valley Conference matchup, but it is the battle for the Mid America Classic Trophy between two in-state rivals, Eastern and Illinois State. Eastern had a let-down game last week and...

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