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

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Redshirt Sophomore, runningback, Jay Pearson (21) (left) and defensive back, Junior, NiJhay Burt (3) (right) talk on the sideline during practice, on O'Brien Field on Wed, Oct 30,

Injuries hurt Panthers in 2024 football season

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor December 4, 2024

Eastern’s football team finished the 2024 season with an overall record of 3-9 and a Big South-Ohio Valley Conference record of 2-6. This record is a shock compared to last year’s season as...

Eastern graduate quarterback Pierce Holley (3) and redshirt sophomore Jay Pearson (21) line up behind the line before the snap during the football game against Charleston Southern University Saturday at O'Brien Stadium. The Panthers won 16-13.

EIU football to play last game of the season, hope to shake up conference standings

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor November 22, 2024

Although Eastern’s playoff hopes are nonexistent, the team has a chance to still shake up the final standings of the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference. The Panthers are traveling to Cookeville,...

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...

Panther football's Pierce Holley (3) prepares to throw the ball at the EIU v. UofI game Thursday.

Panthers hope for first conference win against Tigers

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter October 12, 2024

Eastern is currently 1-5 on the season and looks to rebound from a 0-2 start of the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference play when the Panthers hit the road for the first time during the conference slate this...

Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University

Lindenwood upsets Eastern football in comeback victory

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 28, 2024

Lindenwood’s duo of senior quarterback Nate Glantz and junior wide receiver Jeff Caldwell was enough for the Lions to escape O’Brien Stadium with a 28-25 win over the Panthers Saturday afternoon. The...

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...

The football team is practices for their home opener on Saturday.

Eastern prepares for home opener against Indiana State

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

After a tough 45-0 loss to UofI, Eastern’s looking to secure their first win of the season at the home opener against Indiana State University this Saturday. Senior defensive lineman Nicholas Oliveira-Chace noticed...

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