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Leathernecks Roll Past Northwestern College, 65-14 - Western Illinois University Athletics

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Leathernecks Open 2026 Season Against Northwestern College (Iowa) - Western Illinois University Athletics

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Who else but McGill‼️ McGill runs it in for his 3rd rushing TD. 3Q | WIU 51 | NWC 14 #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI

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McGill to the house🏠📸 3Q | WIU 34 | NWC 14 #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI

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LEATHERNECK TOUCHDOWN 🏈💜 1Q | WIU 7 | NWC 7 #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI

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Back at Hanson Field! ⚔️ Northwestern College 🕕 6:00 P.M. 📍 Macomb, IL 🏈 Hanson Field 📺 https://t.co/kC8cmZPmON #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI

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Thursday can’t come soon enough. 🏈🔥 Week 1 | VS Northwestern College | Aug 27 | 6 PM | Hanson Field #GoNecks | #OneGoal | #ECI

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Experts React to CFB Coaches Poll

Tap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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Eleven Leathernecks Earn Phil Steele Preseason All-OVC Honors - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois Football placed 11 student-athletes on the 2026 Phil Steele Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference Teams, highlighted by five First

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Experience Leatherneck Football at WIU Ladies Football Night - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University Athletics is inviting women and girls ages 8 and older to step inside the world of Leatherneck Football during its annual

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer Portal

Full details on proposal inside 📲

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Western Illinois Football Announces 2026 Kickoff Times and Broadcast Information - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois Athletics has announced kickoff times, promotional themes and broadcast information for the 2026 Leatherneck football season.

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WIU Football Announces Staff Promotions - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois Football has announced three staff promotions heading into the 2026 season.

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Leathernecks Wrap Spring Ball at Hanson Field - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois University Athletics wrapped up spring football Saturday afternoon with its annual Spring Game at Hanson Field, as the Purple defeated the Gold, 54-41.

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Leatherneck Football Set for Bruce Craddock Memorial Spring Game - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois Leathernecks football will host its annual Bruce Craddock Memorial Spring Game on Saturday, April 25 at Hanson Field.

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2026 Leatherneck Football Season Tickets On Sale Now! - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois University Athletics has announced that 2026 Leatherneck Football season tickets are now on sale, presented by Toyota.

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NCAA FBS Proposes New Schedule

Oversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

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CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌

College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

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Leatherneck Football Enters Final Two Weeks of Fundraising Campaign - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois University Football is calling on supporters, alumni, and the Leatherneck community to help push the Player Enhancement Fund across the finish line.

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2026 Leatherneck Football Toyota Season Ticket Drive Set! - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, IL- Western Illinois University Athletics is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2026 Leatherneck Football season ticket drive presented by Toyota. As Head Coach Joe Davis enters his third season at the helm, excitement is building around a program on the rise, highlighted by the addition of a top-20 ranked FCS transfer class.

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2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜

Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

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Western Illinois Football Welcomes New Additions to Coaching Staff - Western Illinois University Athletics

Leatherneck football has announced the hiring and promotion of 5 staff members prior to the start of spring football

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Leathernecks Launch Player Enhancement Fund - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois University Football has announced the launch of the Player Enhancement Fund, a fundraising initiative designed to enhance the overall student-athlete experience for Leatherneck football players.

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Leatherneck Football Welcomes 26 Mid-Year Signees - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois University has bolstered its roster with a talented group of mid-year signees, adding depth, experience, and playmaking ability across multiple positions.

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Full Senior Bowl 2026 Results

Prospects who boosted draft stock at showcase

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Leatherneck Football Hosts National Signing Day at Sports Corner - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois Football continues to build momentum this offseason, adding a new wave of talent through both high school recruiting and the transfer portal as the Leathernecks prepare for the next chapter of the program.

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Former Leatherneck Frisman Jackson Coaching in Super Bowl - Western Illinois University Athletics

Macomb, Ill. - Western Illinois University Football is proud to recognize alumnus Frisman Jackson, who will coach in the Super Bowl as the wide receivers coach for the Seattle Seahawks.

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Way-Too-Early CFB Top 25 📊

B/R's rankings for 2026-27 season after Indiana's Natty win 📲

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Mel Kiper 2026 Draft Big Board

Top 5 shake up after Dante Moore decides to return to Oregon

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Western Illinois Football Officially Welcomes 14 Standout Student-Athletes to its 2025 Signing Class. - Western Illinois University Athletics

These talented signees bring a mix of athletic achievement, championship experience, and leadership that will contribute immediately to the Leathernecks program.

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WIU Football's Christian Pierce Named to OVC-Big South All-Academic Team - Western Illinois University Athletics

Senior linebacker Christian Pierce has been named to the OVC-Big South All-Academic Team, recognizing his excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

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Leatherneck Football Earns Four All-Conference Team Selections, Two Honorable Mentions - Western Illinois University Athletics

Six members of the Western Illinois Football program earned OVC-Big South All-Conference honors.

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Leathernecks Fall to SEMO In Last Home Game of the Year - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois football dropped to 3-8 on Saturday afternoon in Macomb, IL, falling 22-17 to Southeast Missouri State at Hanson Field. The Leathernecks built a 17-10 halftime lead but were held scoreless after the break, as SEMO used an 80-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter and a fourth-quarter safety to swing momentum.

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Leathernecks Aim for Third Straight Win

Western Illinois enters this week on a roll and hope to keep the momentum

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Leathernecks Rally to Defeat Lindenwood - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois football kept its momentum rolling on Saturday afternoon at Hanson Field, earning its second straight win with a thrilling 24-21 comeback victory over Lindenwood.

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Leathernecks Host Lindenwood Lions After Bye Week - Western Illinois University Athletics

After the bye week, Western Illinois football is back in action this Saturday as the Leathernecks host Lindenwood at Hanson Field.

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Leathernecks Defeated by Golden Eagles - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois suffers lost in Carswell's first career start.

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Leathernecks Roll Past Valpo in Home Opener - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois football put together its best offensive performance of the season, defeating Valparaiso 51-30 on Saturday night at Hanson Field.

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Leathernecks Fall to Big Ten Northwestern - Western Illinois University Athletics

Western Illinois football battled all four quarters Friday night at Martin Stadium, coming away with valuable experience against Big Ten foe Northwestern before falling 42-7.

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Leatherneck Football Single-Game Tickets On Sale Now! - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, IL -Leatherneck Football fans, the wait is over! Single-game tickets for the 2025 Leatherneck Football season are officially on sale starting today, Monday, August 4.

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Four Leathernecks Earn Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference Honors - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill.- Western Illinois Football had four student-athletes recognized on the 2025 Phil Steele Preseason All-Big South/OVC Teams, announced earlier this week.

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Rising Leathernecks: WIU Names 2025 Players to Watch on Both Sides of the Ball - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill.- As the 2025 football season approaches, Western Illinois University is proud to recognize a select group of Leathernecks expected to make a major impact on the field.

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Former Leatherneck Football Player Don Greco Listed On The 2026 College Football Hall Of Fame Ballot - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill- This week, the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame announced the names on the 2025 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, including 79 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 100 players and 35 coaches from the divisional ranks.

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WIU Football Game At Northwestern Moved Up To Friday Night; Illinois Game Time Announced - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill- The Big Ten Conference announced the game times for Leatherneck football's Week one and two matchups at Illinois and Northwestern today. WIU will kick off their season at Illinois on Friday, August 29th at 6:30 p.m in Champaign.

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Leatherneck Football Set To Kickoff The 2025 Season On August 29 At Illinois - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill- The Big Ten Conference has announced the date for the week one matchup between Western Illinois University and the University of Illinois.

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Torrence Brown Joins Western Illinois Football Staff as Defensive Line Coach - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill.- Western Illinois University Football is excited to announce the addition of Torrence Brown to the Leathernecks coaching staff as the new Defensive Line Coach.

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Western Illinois University Football Secures 247sports.com #1 Recruiting Class in Big South-OVC - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois Football reached a new milestone by landing the top-ranked recruiting class in the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference for the 2025 season, according to 247Sports.com. Guided by Head Coach Joe Davis, the Leathernecks signed 15 high school prospects, signaling a transformative step forward for the program.

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2025 Leatherneck Football Toyota Season Ticket Drive Announced - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois University Athletics is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 Leatherneck Football season ticket drive presented by Toyota. As we enter the second year under Head Coach Joe Davis, the 2025 schedule boasts an exciting lineup of home games at Hanson Field.

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WIU Football Finalizes Coaching Staff - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois football coach Joe Davis announced a handful of updates and a new addition to his coaching staff.

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WIU Football Announces 2025 Summer Camps - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill- WIU Football released the dates for their 2025 Summer camps this afternoon, hosting a total of 7 camps including a Youth camp.

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Leatherneck Football Adds Six on National Signing Day - Western Illinois University Athletics

MACOMB, Ill. - Signing Day proved to be a big day for the Western Illinois football program as the Leathernecks added six new student-athletes to the roster for the upcoming fall season.

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Bill Calling UNC's Defense 👀

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CFB coaches already on hot seat

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Buzz: Belichick's UNC a 'Mess' 🫣

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