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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

Eastern running back Kendi Young runs the ball past a defender in the Panthers Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23. Eastern lost 28-0 to the Tigers at OBrien Field.

Football team to honor seniors Saturday

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor November 17, 2021

The Eastern football will be honoring its 14 seniors this Saturday at O’Brien field prior to their final game of the season against Murray State.  Saturday’s game will mark the second time this...

Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield avoids a Tennessee State player while running the ball at the Homecoming Game on Oct. 23 at OBrien Field. Benefield ran for 56 yards in the game, which the Panthers lost to the Tigers by a score of 28-0.

Turnovers lead to Eastern loss Saturday

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2021

Numerous turnovers in the first half ultimately decided the fate of the Eastern football team Saturday afternoon at Fortera Stadium as Austin Peay beat the Panthers 46-26.  The six turnovers in the...

Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns prepares to release the ball in Easterns Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23 at OBrien Field. Eastern lost the game 28-0 to the Tigers.

Panthers preparing for final road game

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2021

The Eastern football team will be heading to Fortera Stadium this weekend to take on Austin Peay for their final road game of the season.   The Panthers are coming off a 38-15 loss to Southeast Missouri...

Easterns Daniel Luoma kicks off in Easterns Homecoming Game against Tennessee State on Oct. 23. The Panthers lost the game 28-0.

OVC football teams now through 9 weeks of season

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor November 3, 2021

Homecoming Game victories, a game winning touchdown, and setting new offensive career highs are just a few things that describe Week 9 of Play for the OVC.  The weekend started with Eastern taking...

Eastern running back Harrison Bey-Buie (center) runs the ball past the Tennessee State defensive line. Bey-Buie ran a total of 33 yards in Saturday afternoon’s game at O’Brien Field. Eastern lost the game 28-0 to Tennessee State.

Panthers seek redemption on the road

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor October 28, 2021

The Eastern football team will be on the road this weekend in search of redemption against Southeast Missouri after coming off a tough Homecoming Game loss to Tennessee State.   Head coach Adam Cushing...

Eastern Running back Harrison Bey-Buie is handed the ball by quarterback Otto Kuhns at Saturday afternoon’s football game. Eastern lost 28-0 to Tennessee State at OBrien Field.

Week 8 results for OVC football teams

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor October 27, 2021

Week 8 of Play for the OVC was nothing short of exciting as one team completed a shutout while others made program history with their offensive game as they try to move up in the rankings before time runs...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 1978 EIU Championship Football Team members forced to pay for a ticket to the Homecoming game

Jason Buckhold October 25, 2021

On Saturday night, my old college roommates and I met with a group of older alumni while attending some after homecoming activities in Charleston. What stood out to us was that several of these older...

Eastern running back Jaelin Benefield avoids a Tennessee State player while running the ball in the Homecoming Game against the Tigers. Eastern lost 28-0 to Tennessee State at O’Brien Field.

Turnovers hurt Panthers in Hoco loss

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor October 24, 2021

Turnovers continued to haunt the Eastern football team throughout the 2021 Homecoming Game Saturday afternoon, resulting in a 28-0 loss to Tennessee State. Head coach Adam Cushing said that they ultimately...

Eastern quarterback Otto Kuhns (left) drops back to pass in the Panthers game against Tennessee-Martin on Oct. 16 at OBrien Field. Kuhns threw for a touchdown and ran for another in the game, which Eastern lost 28-17.

Panthers to play Tigers for Homecoming

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor October 21, 2021

O’Brien Field will be the place to be this Saturday as the Eastern football team faces off against Tennessee State in the 103rd Homecoming Game. Eastern head coach Adam Cushing said that he expects it...

Eastern head coach Adam Cushing (center) and the rest of the sideline celebrate a stop in the Panthers game against Tennessee-Martin at OBrien Field on Saturday. Eastern lost the game 28-17 to the Skyhawks.

Updating OVC football results, standings

Autumn Schulz, Assistant Sports Editor October 20, 2021

Week 7 of Play for the OVC had six teams going head-to-head to fight for a chance to raise their standings with one team winning in overtime and another by just one point.  The weekend kicked off with...

Maynard Pat OBrien

O’Brien Stadium’s namesake remembered

Ryan Meyer, Multimedia Reporter October 19, 2021

O’Brien Stadium will hold its 51st homecoming game on Saturday since the completion of the building in 1970. The stadium was named in honor of Maynard “Pat” O’Brien shortly after his retirement...

Some of Easterns wealthiest alumni

Some of Eastern’s wealthiest alumni

Ryan Meyer, Multimedia Reporter October 3, 2021

Editor's Note: This is a reflection of available information is not meant to represent the entirety of Eastern alumni. Some alumni may not be included based on the information available on their net worth. Eastern...

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