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Observations: Eastern Illinois football loses to UT Martin, 27-18

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Observations: Eastern Illinois football loses to UT Martin, 27-18

5 hrs ago

Eastern Illinois aiming to push past being inches away with more complete effort against UT Martin

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Eastern Illinois aiming to push past being inches away with more complete effort against UT Martin

Oct 18, 2019

Column: Despite plenty of highlights, Eastern Illinois keeps finding itself a hair short one way or another

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Column: Despite plenty of highlights, Eastern Illinois keeps finding itself a hair short one way or another

Oct 12, 2019

Observations: Eastern Illinois loses to Jacksonville State, drops to 0-7

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Observations: Eastern Illinois loses to Jacksonville State, drops to 0-7

Oct 12, 2019

Can Eastern Illinois football and desperate energy catch Jacksonville State napping?

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Can Eastern Illinois football and desperate energy catch Jacksonville State napping?

Oct 11, 2019

Meetup as opposing coaches years in the making for Ex-Eastern Illinois teammates Adam Gristick, Seth McDonald

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Meetup as opposing coaches years in the making for Ex-Eastern Illinois teammates Adam Gristick, Seth McDonald

Oct 9, 2019

Eastern Illinois football is comfortable converting 4th downs. Can it avoid needing to try so many of them?

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Eastern Illinois football is comfortable converting 4th downs. Can it avoid needing to try so many of them?

Oct 8, 2019

Engel: Eastern Illinois is inching closer to its first win, even though this latest loss especially stings

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Engel: Eastern Illinois is inching closer to its first win, even though this latest loss especially stings

Oct 6, 2019

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Oct 15, 2019

Observations: EIU comes inches away from first win, but falls to 0-6 with loss to Murray State

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Observations: EIU comes inches away from first win, but falls to 0-6 with loss to Murray State

Oct 5, 2019

Eastern Illinois and Murray State meet needing to prove something to themselves

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Eastern Illinois and Murray State meet needing to prove something to themselves

Oct 4, 2019

Cheat sheet: 5 things to know about Eastern Illinois football's Week 6 opponent, Murray State

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Cheat sheet: 5 things to know about Eastern Illinois football's Week 6 opponent, Murray State

Oct 3, 2019

More than a label: Eastern Illinois football's Jaelin Benefield goes beyond what his RB designation suggests

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More than a label: Eastern Illinois football's Jaelin Benefield goes beyond what his RB designation suggests

Oct 1, 2019

Engel: Eastern Illinois football's most competitive game still comes marred with persistent miscues that cost it an opportunity

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Engel: Eastern Illinois football's most competitive game still comes marred with persistent miscues that cost it an opportunity

Sep 29, 2019

Eastern Illinois quarterback Johnathan Brantley no longer with program, other redshirt updates

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Eastern Illinois quarterback Johnathan Brantley no longer with program, other redshirt updates

Sep 28, 2019

Observations, injury updates from Eastern Illinois football's loss to Tennessee Tech

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Observations, injury updates from Eastern Illinois football's loss to Tennessee Tech

Sep 28, 2019

Cheat Sheet: 5 things to know about Eastern Illinois' Week 5 opponent Tennessee Tech

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Cheat Sheet: 5 things to know about Eastern Illinois' Week 5 opponent Tennessee Tech

Sep 27, 2019

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Eastern Illinois football's OVC opener vs. Tennessee Tech should shape clearer expectations for rest of year

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Eastern Illinois football's OVC opener vs. Tennessee Tech should shape clearer expectations for rest of year

Sep 27, 2019

Eastern Illinois basketball releases 2019-20 schedule

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Eastern Illinois basketball releases 2019-20 schedule

Sep 25, 2019

On cusp of Eastern Illinois Hall of Fame induction, Erik Lora recalls his best memories with Jimmy Garoppolo

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On cusp of Eastern Illinois Hall of Fame induction, Erik Lora recalls his best memories with Jimmy Garoppolo

Sep 25, 2019

Harry Woodbery-led touchdown drive gives Eastern Illinois football a building block — and adds another QB twist

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Harry Woodbery-led touchdown drive gives Eastern Illinois football a building block — and adds another QB twist

Sep 24, 2019

JG-TC area sports results for Sept. 20-22

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JG-TC area sports results for Sept. 20-22

Sep 22, 2019

Column: Indiana State’s short but steady offense sure looked like a sound version of the identity Eastern Illinois briefly found

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Column: Indiana State’s short but steady offense sure looked like a sound version of the identity Eastern Illinois briefly found

Sep 21, 2019

Observations from Eastern Illinois football's 16-6 loss to Indiana State

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Observations from Eastern Illinois football's 16-6 loss to Indiana State

Sep 21, 2019

Cheat sheet: 5 things to know about Eastern Illinois' final non-conference opponent, Indiana State

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Cheat sheet: 5 things to know about Eastern Illinois' final non-conference opponent, Indiana State

Sep 20, 2019

In Indiana State, Eastern Illinois football can see a growth pattern they hope to emulate

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In Indiana State, Eastern Illinois football can see a growth pattern they hope to emulate

Sep 20, 2019

From deep movie references to organizational skills, Adam Cushing and old boss Pat Fitzgerald share plenty of attributes

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From deep movie references to organizational skills, Adam Cushing and old boss Pat Fitzgerald share plenty of attributes

Sep 18, 2019

Around the OVC: Jacksonville State quiets thoughts of disappointment after comeback to pick off Eastern Washington

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Around the OVC: Jacksonville State quiets thoughts of disappointment after comeback to pick off Eastern Washington

Sep 17, 2019

Eastern Illinois' defense exudes confidence and has its best players producing steadily. Can it take the next step?

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Eastern Illinois' defense exudes confidence and has its best players producing steadily. Can it take the next step?

Sep 17, 2019

'That's a big momentum booster.' Inside the play that gave EIU its biggest gain of the year and a short-lived boost

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'That's a big momentum booster.' Inside the play that gave EIU its biggest gain of the year and a short-lived boost

Sep 16, 2019

'We don’t have a choice.' Eastern Illinois still searching for points, big plays after loss to Illinois State

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'We don’t have a choice.' Eastern Illinois still searching for points, big plays after loss to Illinois State

Sep 14, 2019

Three observations from Eastern Illinois football's loss to Illinois State

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Three observations from Eastern Illinois football's loss to Illinois State

Sep 14, 2019

Why the Mid-America Classic has withstood 108 years of change in college football - and is ready for many more

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Why the Mid-America Classic has withstood 108 years of change in college football - and is ready for many more

Sep 13, 2019

OVC men's, women's basketball tournament to remain at the Ford Center through 2023

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OVC men's, women's basketball tournament to remain at the Ford Center through 2023

Sep 12, 2019

🏈 Touchdown: A look back at Eastern Illinois football

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🏈 Touchdown: A look back at Eastern Illinois football

Sep 12, 2019

Eastern Illinois football notebook: Edwyn Brown, Iziah Gulley likely out vs. Illinois State

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Eastern Illinois football notebook: Edwyn Brown, Iziah Gulley likely out vs. Illinois State

Sep 12, 2019

Cheat Sheet: 5 things to know about Eastern Illinois' Week 3 opponent: Illinois State

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Cheat Sheet: 5 things to know about Eastern Illinois' Week 3 opponent: Illinois State

Sep 12, 2019

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