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Players for both Eastern Illinois University and Southeast Missouri State University's teams scramble for a fumbled ball during EIU's homecoming at O'Brien Field against Southeast Missouri State University Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost 34-27 against the Redhawks.

Takeaways from EIU football thus far

Aidan Cusack and Payton Liggins October 22, 2024

Throughout the football season, Eastern has faced multiple challenges on the field. Anywhere from injuries and making sure the next man up is ready to step out on the field, here are four takeaways...

Offensive lineman shares confidence for 2024 season in Q&A

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

Sophomore offensive lineman Nic DiSanto shared his thoughts ranging from how he feels about the 2024 season to what his favorite thing about Eastern is.   Q: When did you start playing football? A:...

Eastern Football Team runs out of their tunnel against Bryant University Bulldogs at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

Season three of ‘The Wilkerson Era’

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

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...

Safety NiJhay Burt (34), intercepts the ball for a 67 yard return touchdown. The Panthers won 27-0 against the Sycamores Thursday night.

COLUMN: How does bad weather affect football players?

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter January 26, 2024

As the NFL season is almost coming to an end, can we address the elephant in the room?  No matter what the temperature is outside, these games are going to be played regardless.  According to PBS.org,...

Panther Profiles: Ep. 11: Nic DiSanto

Panther Profiles: Ep. 11: Nic DiSanto

Aidan Cusack and Patrick Schmitz January 17, 2024

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Eh05s5jadITl6Du8MdtDi?si=zbpRDJxiRYmRv4gnV_kdfg Aidan and Patrick talk to freshman offensive lineman Nic DiSanto. DiSanto talks about his high school experience,...

MJ Flowers, a redshirt freshman running back (20), catches the ball during practice at O‘Brien Field wednesday evening.

Flowers, DiSanto named All-Americans

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 16, 2023

Two Panthers from the football team have been named as All-Americans for the Football Subdivision Championship division. Redshirt freshman MJ Flowers and freshman Nic DiSanto have been selected as FCS...

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