Junior offensive lineman Nic DiSanto was named the first of four EIU football captains named at the spring game Saturday.   DiSanto started playing football when he was in fourth grade but didn’t...

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...

Along with safety Kaelin Drakeford, two more Panthers announced their departure from the football program on Monday. Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Cody Silzer announced on his X account that...

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,...

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...

Eastern Illinois football had a problem against the University of Illinois during Thursday's home opener. The dreaded turnover bug; a significant ailment that led to Eastern’s 45-0 loss. “Tip...

After a turnaround season last year, Eastern is looking to kick off the 2024 season with an upset over the University of Illinois. After finishing his first season 2-9 from ending his most recent...