Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Football
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Football
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Western Illinois falls to Eastern Illinois in OVC–Big South football opener
Western Illinois University’s football team lost its conference opener against Eastern Illinois University, with a final score of 31–23 at Hanson Field on Saturday.
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Western Illinois University outlines protocols ahead of football game against Eastern Illinois
Western Illinois University Athletics has announced game day procedures and safety measures for fans attending the upcoming football game against Eastern Illinois at Hanson Field.
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Western Illinois hosts Eastern Illinois in OVC–Big South football opener Saturday
Western Illinois University will host Eastern Illinois University in a football game on Saturday, September 27 at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois.
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Western Illinois defeats Valparaiso in home opener behind strong offensive showing
Western Illinois University’s football team earned its first win of the season on Saturday, defeating Valparaiso 51-30 at Hanson Field.
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Western Illinois University announces game day procedures ahead of football matchup against Valparaiso
Western Illinois University Athletics has announced a set of protocols and timelines for fans attending football games at Hanson Field.
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Western Illinois prepares for home football opener against Valparaiso
Western Illinois University’s football team will host Valparaiso for its home opener at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois, on Saturday, September 13.
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Western Illinois falls to Northwestern in non-conference football matchup
Western Illinois University's football team faced Northwestern at Martin Stadium on Friday night, ultimately losing 42-7.
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Western Illinois prepares for road game against Northwestern following opening loss
Western Illinois University’s football team will travel to Evanston, Illinois, to face Northwestern on Friday, September 5 at Martin Stadium.
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Western Illinois falls to No.12 Illinois in football season opener
Western Illinois University began its 2025 football season with a 52–3 loss to the University of Illinois, ranked twelfth nationally, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
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Western Illinois football opens season against Illinois with key players receiving preseason honors
Western Illinois University’s football team will open its 2025 season on August 29 with a matchup against the University of Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.
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Western Illinois University Alumni Association plans football tailgates before Illinois and Northwestern games
The Western Illinois University Alumni Association, in partnership with WIU Athletics, will host pregame tailgate events for the Fighting Leathernecks' first two football games of the 2025 season.
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Western Illinois kicker Antonio Chadha named to Fred Mitchell Award preseason watch list
Western Illinois University place kicker Antonio Chadha has been named to the 2025 Fred Mitchell Outstanding Placekicker Award preseason watch list.
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Western Illinois University opens single-game football ticket sales for 2025 season
Single-game tickets for the 2025 Western Illinois University Leathernecks football season are now available for purchase.
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Four Western Illinois football players earn Phil Steele preseason all-conference honors
Western Illinois University's football team has seen four of its players earn spots on the 2025 Phil Steele Preseason All-Big South/OVC Teams.
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Western Illinois University announces football players to watch for 2025 season
The Ohio Valley Conference and the Big South have announced their preseason offensive and defensive players to watch, with Western Illinois University recognizing a group of Leathernecks expected to significantly impact the field.
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Leatherneck football alumni reunion set for September
Western Illinois University Athletics has announced a Leatherneck Football Alumni Reunion scheduled for September 26–27, 2025.
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Don Greco nominated again for College Football Hall of Fame
This week, the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame released the 2026 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Big Ten announces schedule for WIU Leathernecks' first two football games
The Big Ten Conference has released the schedule for Western Illinois University's (WIU) Leatherneck football team's first two games of the 2025 season.
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Leatherneck Football to open season against Illinois on August 29
The Big Ten Conference has announced that Western Illinois University will face the University of Illinois in a football game on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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Western Illinois University football secures top Big South-OVC recruiting class
Western Illinois University's football program has achieved a significant milestone by securing the top-ranked recruiting class in the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference for the 2025 season.