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The Daily Eastern News

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

Trejon Lewis (56), tackles ball carrier Quinton Cross (2), at their game vs. Tennessee Tech Saturday afternoon. The Panthers lost to the Golden Eagles 20-17 on OBrien Field.

Football team could not hold on in Family Weekend loss

Troy Clark, Football Reporter October 31, 2022

The Eastern football team had to make a change at the quarterback position after Jonah O'Brien did not return in the second half due to an injury.  Zach Weir came in for O'Brien and had some successful...

Zay Gentry, a defensive back, attempts to tackle a player from Tennessee State at their football game Saturday afternoon at the Nissan Stadium. The Panthers lost to the Tigers 37-17.

Football team falls to Tennessee State at Nissan Stadium

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor October 25, 2022

EIU’s rough start in the first half against Tennessee State led to their 37-17 loss Saturday afternoon at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. The Panthers began the game with the ball and quarterback...

Heather Galloway, mother of Stone Galloway, a junior kicker, and fans shout after the Lindenwood Lions gained possession of the ball, then scoring a 9-yard touchdown pass thus ending the Panthers homecoming football game with a score of 37-34 Saturday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Panthers drop Homecoming Game to Lions in heartbreaking double overtime loss

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor October 15, 2022

It all came down to one play in double overtime.  The time on the clock in the fourth quarter was running out, but the fight left in the Eastern football team as a tied score of 24-24 shone on the...

Number 29, Kendi Young, a sophomore runningback, runs with the ball during drills at football practice at OBrien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Football team to play Lindenwood for Homecoming Game

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor October 14, 2022

The Eastern football team will be taking on Lindenwood for the 104th Homecoming Game at O’Brien Field this Saturday.  The Panthers are coming off their second consecutive win of the season as they...

Number 0, Dom Shoffner, a senior quarterback, throws the ball during a drill at football practice at OBrien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Football team in third place after Week 5 of Play

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor October 11, 2022

Week 5 of Play for football teams of the OVC was filled with mixed success as two nationally ranked teams continue to dominate the standings.   UT Martin was picked to finish first in the OVC and...

Sophomore Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert (left) and Sophomore Defensive Lineman Colby Smith (right) run out a drill during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Eastern football team returns home to take on Northwestern State

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor October 7, 2022

The bye week has come to an end for the Eastern football team as it returns to O’Brien Field Saturday at 2 p.m. to take on Northwestern State for the first time since 1993.  The Panthers are coming...

Number 33, Nile Hill, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver catches the ball during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Football team to open OVC play on the road

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor September 23, 2022

Eastern football head coach Chris Wilkerson said that the team will make every effort possible to take care of the football Saturday afternoon as it will take on Murray State to open OVC play.   The...

Justin Thomas, a senior wide receiver, leaps over Franky West, a sophomore defensive back, to avoid the tackle. The Panthers lost to the Redbirds 7-35 Saturday night at Illinois State University.

THROUGH THE LENS: Panthers vs. Redbirds

Ashanti Thomas, Photo Editor September 18, 2022

Jonah OBrien, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, runs through hole found in the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mocs defensive line during the fourth quarterthe Panthers first home game of the 2022 season on Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost 38-20 to the Mocs. OBrien completed 18-of-28 pass attempts, passing for a total of 183 yards with 2 touchdowns.

Wilkerson, Spack to reunite at the 110th Mid-America Classic

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor September 16, 2022

The eighth longest rivalry between non-Ivy League FCS football teams is set for the 2022 season as the Eastern football team will travel to Normal, Illinois Saturday night to face off against Illinois...

Sophomore Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert (left) and Sophomore Defensive Lineman Colby Smith (right) run out a drill during football practice Wednesday afternoon at OBrien Field.

Week 2 results for OVC football teams

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2022

 The teams of the Ohio Valley Conference shook up the conference this past weekend as they played in the second week of their seasons. There were a lot of close last second games in the action this weekend....

Jonah OBrien, a redshirt sophomore quarterback, runs through hole found in the University of Tennesee- Chattanooga Mocs defensive line during the Panthers first home game of the 2022 season on Saturday evening at OBrien Field. The Panthers lost 38-20 to the Mocs. OBrien completed 18-of-28 pass attempts, passing for a total of 183 yards with 2 touchdowns.

Football team loses home opener to Mocs

Autumn Schulz, Sports Editor September 11, 2022

The Eastern football team lost its home opener 38-20 to No. 10 UT-Chattanooga Saturday evening as it could not recover from missed opportunities throughout the game. The first quarter started out ideally...

Kate Stevens is a senior sports media relations major. and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: EIU Students: you pay a fee, so show up to games

Kate Stevens, Assistant Sports Editor September 7, 2022

Remember back in 2020 when all we wished for was to go to an athletic event of some sort? It is so weird that we had to wish about going to those events. But now we are finally able to fully attend athletic...

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