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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Tre'Jon Lewis, a junior defensive line practices with blocking dummy at O'Brien Field on Wednesday afternoon.

Panthers of the Week: Tre’Jon Lewis, Ashlyn Hoover

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 15, 2024

The male Panther of the Week is going to Tre’Jon Lewis from the football team. The redshirt senior defensive lineman from Manor, Texas blocked a field goal against Northwestern Illinois University ...

Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley gets tackled by two Northwestern defenders. The Panthers lost to the Wildcats 31-7 Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.

EIU football faces second loss after shaky second half

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 14, 2024

Eastern lost their second Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) game of the season to Northwestern Saturday evening at the Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Although the final score was 31-7,...

Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A

Running back shares favorite memory with EIU in Q&A

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 14, 2024

Redshirt sophomore running back MJ Flowers shared his favorite memory with Eastern’s football program and who he thinks the greatest football player of all time is.   Q: When did you first...

Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern

Wilkerson hopes for growth against Northwestern

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 13, 2024

After a 27-20 win over Indiana State, Eastern is looking forward to its next game against Northwestern University on Saturday. Northwestern is the second Big 10 opponent Eastern will face in the...

Redshirt freshman running back MJ Flowers (20) walks off the field at the end of the game after scoring four touchdowns which helped the panthers win over Tennessee State Tigers saturday afternoon.

‘Pinkies up’ with the EIU wide receivers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 9, 2024

In a game that started with senior wide receiver DeAirious Smith being injured, the EIU football game opened with some strife for the wide receivers Saturday. But overall, the EIU wide receivers persevered...

Offensive Line sophomore, (77) Sandro Malicevic picks up wide receiver senior Cooper Willman after a touch down in the end zone, at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamore, at O'Brien Field. Saturday night. Panthers won 27-20.

Panthers of the Week: Kaitlyn Flynn, Cooper Willman

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 8, 2024

The female Panther of the Week is going to Kaitlyn Flynn from the volleyball team. The senior outside/opposite hitter from Rockford helped the volleyball team finish the Southern Illinois Saluki...

Wide receiver, senior, Cooper Willman catches the ball during the third quarter before getting push out of bounds at the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Indiana State Sycamores, at the O'Brien Field on Saturday night

EIU football records three interceptions, wins home opener

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 7, 2024

“This set the foundation for the season,” junior cornerback NiJhay Burt said after Eastern’s home opener. Eastern won their first game of the 2024 season against Indiana State 27-20 at O'Brien...

The football team is practices for their home opener on Saturday.

Eastern prepares for home opener against Indiana State

Payton Liggins, Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

After a tough 45-0 loss to UofI, Eastern’s looking to secure their first win of the season at the home opener against Indiana State University this Saturday. Senior defensive lineman Nicholas Oliveira-Chace noticed...

EIU assistant coach Andrew Strobel directs players after the the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign score a touchdown during the team's season opener at Memorial Stadium Thursday night. The Panthers were shut out 45-0 against the Fighting Illini.

EIU football takeaways by the numbers

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 1, 2024

Eastern kicked off the 2024 season with a 45-0 blowout loss against the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Turnovers were a key aspect of the loss, as the Panthers recorded four turnovers against...

Senior wide receiver DeAirious Smith drops a pass during the team's season opener against the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana at Memorial Stadium Thursday night.

EIU football fumbles UofI

Aidan Cusack, Multimedia Editor August 30, 2024

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...

Eastern Football Team runs out of their tunnel against Bryant University Bulldogs at O‘Brien Field saturday afternoon.

Season three of ‘The Wilkerson Era’

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

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...

Daily Eastern News “Staff Picks”

STAFF PICKS: EIU Football Season Predictions

Sports Staff August 22, 2024

The Sports Staff share their predictions on the football season for the Panthers.   Zaria Flippin (Head Sports Editor): 10-2 overall record I think everyone was in shock that the Panthers...

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