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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

Head Football Coach, Chris Wilkerson waits with the football team to run on the hancock field before the Illinois State University, vs Eastern Illinois University

Lindenwood upsets Eastern football in comeback victory

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 28, 2024

Lindenwood’s duo of senior quarterback Nate Glantz and junior wide receiver Jeff Caldwell was enough for the Lions to escape O’Brien Stadium with a 28-25 win over the Panthers Saturday afternoon. The...

Graduate quarterback Pierce Holley throws the ball forward during football practice at O'Brien Field Wednesday afternoon.

Panthers prepare for first conference game at home

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 27, 2024

Conference play has arrived for the Panthers. With an 1-3 non-conference record in the books, including last week's 31-7 loss against Illinois State, Eastern’s head coach Chris Wilkerson is ready...

EIU football starts conference play against two worthy opponents

Zaria Flippin, Sports Editor September 24, 2024

In 2023, Eastern football was a program to watch out for, finishing the season with an 8-3 overall record under head coach Chris Wilkerson in only his second year in Charleston. Today, the Panthers...

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