Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Football
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Football
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Nathan Lamb named Big South-OVC co-offensive player of the week
Western Illinois University quarterback Nathan Lamb had a notable performance last Saturday at Illinois State, leading to his recognition as the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Football Association's Co-Offensive Player of the Week. Lamb shares this accolade with Tennessee State's Draylen Ellis.
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Western Illinois narrowly loses to nationally-ranked Illinois State
The Western Illinois University football team delivered a strong performance on the road against nationally-ranked Illinois State, despite ultimately falling short with a 51-34 loss. The Leathernecks (0-3) managed to challenge the No. 18/19 Redbirds throughout all four quarters of Saturday's game in Normal, IL.
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Western Illinois falls to Indiana in first-ever matchup
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Western Illinois University football team suffered a defeat on the road Friday night, losing to Indiana 77-3 in Bloomington, Indiana.
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Western Illinois prepares to face Indiana under Friday night lights
The Western Illinois University football team is set to travel to Bloomington, Indiana, for their second consecutive away game. The Leathernecks will face the Indiana Hoosiers under the Friday Night Lights at 6 p.m., with the game being televised on the Big Ten Network.
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Western Illinois falls to Northern Illinois in season opener
DEKALB, Ill. – The Western Illinois University football team opened its season with a defeat on Saturday, falling to Northern Illinois University 54-15.
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Western Illinois begins football season with new head coach Joe Davis
Western Illinois University football team will commence its 2024 season on Saturday afternoon with an away game against Northern Illinois in DeKalb, Illinois. The match is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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WIU announces single-game football ticket prices for upcoming season
Western Illinois University (WIU) has announced the pricing for single-game football tickets for the upcoming season. Fans will have five opportunities to watch the Leathernecks play at Hanson Field under new head coach Joe Davis. Single-game tickets will be available to the general public starting Monday, August 5. Leatherneck Club members have had access since July 29.
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Five Western Illinois football players named to preseason All Big South-OVC team
MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois football team received recognition from Phil Steele/Draftscout.com with five players named to the 2024 Phil Steele/Draftscout.com Preseason All Big South-OVC Team on Friday.
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Western Illinois University hosts Women’s Football Night on August 9
The Western Illinois University Football program is set to host a Women's Football Night on Friday, August 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Macomb, Illinois.