Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Football
Recent News About Western Illinois University Leathernecks Men's Football
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Western Illinois hosts Tennessee State amid player reunion weekend
The Western Illinois University football team is set to return home after two away games.
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Western Illinois gears up for Tennessee State game with fan-friendly initiatives
Western Illinois University Athletics has announced several measures to enhance the experience for fans attending football games at Hanson Field.
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Leatherneck football narrowly loses to Eastern Illinois
Charleston, Ill- The Leatherneck Football team faced a narrow defeat against Eastern Illinois on Saturday afternoon, with the game being decided by the final play.
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Western Illinois honors historic football teams during upcoming game
Leatherneck Athletics will welcome back football teams from the 1970s during a game at Hanson Field on November 9, where they will face Tennessee State.
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Leatherneck football prepares for rivalry clash against Eastern Illinois Panthers
The Western Illinois University (WIU) football team is set to face off against Eastern Illinois University (EIU) this Saturday, November 2, at O'Brien Field in Charleston, Illinois.
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Nathan Lamb makes history with third player of week honor
While Western Illinois University's football team did not secure a win against Lindenwood on Saturday, quarterback Nathan Lamb delivered an outstanding performance that made history in the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference.
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Western Illinois suffers narrow defeat despite historic performance
St. Charles, Missouri – Western Illinois University's football team experienced a tough loss against Lindenwood on Saturday with a final score of 49-38.
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Western Illinois faces Lindenwood in Missouri during Lions' Homecoming
After a successful home victory, the Western Illinois University football team is set to travel to St. Charles, Missouri, for a game against Lindenwood University.
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Nathan Lamb honored as Big South-OVC offensive player of week
With a strong performance on both the ground and through the air, Nathan Lamb, quarterback for Western Illinois University, has been recognized as the Offensive Player of the Week by the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Football Association. Lamb's efforts were instrumental in his team's 37-21 victory over Tennessee Tech.
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Western Illinois secures decisive win over Tennessee Tech at home
Western Illinois University football team secured a significant victory against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, winning 37-21 in Macomb. The Leathernecks' offense accumulated 446 total yards, while the defense forced three turnovers and achieved five sacks, limiting the Golden Eagles' offensive efforts. This win improved Western Illinois' record to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Football Association.
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Western Illinois hosts Tennessee Tech amid Hall of Fame Weekend celebrations
The Western Illinois University football team is set to face Tennessee Tech at Hansen Field in Macomb, Illinois. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses within the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Football Association. The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 19.
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Western Illinois University prepares gameday plans for matchup against Tennessee Tech
Western Illinois University Athletics has announced various gameday strategies and health protocols to enhance the fan experience at Hanson Field for upcoming football games. The next game against Tennessee Tech is scheduled for October 19, with kickoff set for 3:02 p.m. CST and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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Western Illinois falls to UT Martin during Homecoming game
Western Illinois University's football team saw their two-game winning streak end with a 45-17 defeat against UT Martin during their Homecoming game in Macomb. Head coach Joe Davis expressed disappointment, saying, "We did not come out with the energy necessary for a conference game at home." The Leathernecks struggled defensively, falling behind 14-3 after the first quarter and 28-3 by halftime.
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Western Illinois prepares to host UT Martin for Homecoming football clash
After a successful debut in the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference, Western Illinois University's football team is set to host UT Martin for their Homecoming game. The matchup is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, at 3 p.m. at Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois.
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Western Illinois University prepares for homecoming game against UT Martin
Western Illinois University Athletics has outlined a series of gameday strategies and health protocols for fans attending football games at Hanson Field. The upcoming game against UT Martin is scheduled to kick off at 3:02 p.m. CST and will be available on ESPN+.
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Harrison and Chadha earn Big South-OVC weekly honors
Western Illinois University football players Aidan Harrison and Antonio Chadha have been recognized as Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Players of the Week following their team's recent success. The honors come after Western Illinois secured its second consecutive win of the season, marking a strong debut in the conference.
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Western Illinois triumphs in Big South-OVC debut against Charleston Southern
The Western Illinois University football team marked their entry into the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference with a victory over Charleston Southern, winning 31-20 on Saturday in North Charleston, South Carolina. This marks their second consecutive win.
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Western Illinois faces Charleston Southern in first Big South-OVC conference game
Western Illinois University (WIU) football team is set to play its inaugural game in the Big South-Ohio Valley Football Association against Charleston Southern University (CSU) this Saturday. The match will take place at Buccaneer Field in Charleston, South Carolina, with a kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m.
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Western Illinois wins first game under Coach Joe Davis
The Western Illinois University football team secured their first win of the Joe Davis era and the 2024 season, defeating McKendree 49-32 on Saturday night at Hanson Field.
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Mike Wagner nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025
Western Illinois University Athletics Hall of Famer Mike Wagner has been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 in the Seniors category. The announcement was made last week by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which included Wagner among 182 players up for consideration. To be eligible, players must have last appeared in a professional football game during or before the 1999 season.