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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

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

The Daily Eastern News

The EIU football team switches players in between plays in the football game against the Lindenwood Lion's Saturday afternoon at O'Brien Field. The Panthers lost 28-25.

EIU starts season at home after 9 Years

Cameron Thomas, Sports Reporter August 28, 2025

Eastern Illinois opens the season hosting the Dayton Flyers on Thursday night at O’Brien Field After finishing with a 3-9 record, this year’s team is looking to exceed their expectations. “You...

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...

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