It has been six years since the Panthers had a winning season, and it has been an additional four years since the team won at least eight games in the regular season.
Eastern won their last game of the...
With four rushing touchdowns, a blocked punt, and a new pass breakup record, Eastern has aspects to be proud of after their 30-17 win against Tennessee State.
In the first quarter, redshirt junior quarterback...
Eastern has obtained their first winning season in six years after they defeated the Lindenwood Lions 16-10 Saturday afternoon.
After three straight games that went down to the crucial plays in the fourth...
The definition of a secret weapon, according to the Cambridge Dictionary is “something or someone that no one knows about and that will give you an advantage over your competitors or enemies.”
When...
With a 35-28 lost against Southeast Missouri State, Eastern looks to avoid their third straight loss as they prepare to compete against Bryant University this Saturday at O’Brien Stadium.
Panthers’...
We asked some of the Panthers about their superstitions before game days.
Redshirt junior safety Brandon Guido said listening to music is one of his superstitions.
Redshirt freshman running back...
With a 31-28 win over McNeese last Saturday, the Panthers look to seek a third win in a row against the Northwestern State Demons this Saturday in Natchitoches, LA.
Panthers’ Head Coach Chris Wilkerson...
Autumn Schulz, Senior Sports Reporter
• September 23, 2023
20 seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter and a 56-yard field goal attempt is what stood between the Eastern Illinois football team and its third win of the 2023 season.
But the adversity was...
With a 14-13 win against Illinois State last Saturday, the Panthers look to seek back-to-back wins at home against the Cowboys.
Panthers’ Head Coach Chris Wilkerson shared the teams' key strengths...
Eastern beat Indiana State University 27-0 at Memorial Stadium on Thursday evening.
Two interceptions from the Sycamores resulted in two of the four touchdowns for the Panthers.
With 55 seconds...
Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor
• April 22, 2023
The defensive side of the ball took charge in the Eastern football team’s annual spring game Saturday afternoon at O'Brien Field.
EIU’s defense won in the annual scrimmage as they were able to make...
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