Minnesota to play W. Illinois of FCS in 2022
The Gophers announced Tuesday they've added the Leathernecks for Sept. 10, 2022, giving them five straight home games to start the slate for the first time since 1933.
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Backflips, basketball and a baby: The legend of Khalen Saunders
Khalen Saunders didn't have a single FBS scholarship offer out of high school. Now, he's about to cap a whirlwind three months of personal and professional joy as an NFL draft pick.
DL stays at Senior Bowl as fiancée gives birth
NFL prospect Khalen Saunders of Western Illinois elected to stay at the Senior Bowl after he was informed that his fiancée had gone into labor back in Chicago. She gave birth Tuesday.
Illinois returns block punt for TD (0:39)
AP FCS All-America Team
Defending national champion and top-ranked James Madison placed three players on The Associated Press FCS All-America first team, more than any other school.
A trick play and a little luck gets Western Illinois on the board (0:33)
Western Illinois knocks down last chance to earn the upset (0:48)
South Dakota hires Western Illinois coach Nielson
Bob Nielson of Western Illinois, the reigning coach of the year in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, has been named the new head coach at South Dakota.
Bill Cubit era off to strong start as Illinois blanks Western Illinois
Fifteen days after the Tim Beckman era abruptly ended at Illinois, the Bill Cubit era is off to an excellent start.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Senior Writer
It wouldn't surprise me to see Illinois block a punt today. Came close on the first two. I sat in on special teams meeting this week and coaches felt Western Illinois' Nathan Knuffman is vulnerable after having two punts blocked last week.
WIU's Veloz to give bone marrow for transplant
A Western Illinois University linebacker soon will give an infant suffering from a rare immune disorder a precious gift in the game of life -- a bone marrow transplant.
Video: Northwestern 24, Western Illinois 7
Northwestern RB Solomon Vault scored two touchdowns in the Wildcats' 24-7 win against Western Illinois.
Video: No. 18 Wisconsin 37, W. Illinois 3
After scoring a safety on the opening kickoff, Tanner McEvoy was responsible for four touchdowns as Wisconsin beat Western Illinois 37-3.
College basketball: State of the state
Illinois college basketball has seen some dark years in the last decade.The state didn’t place a single team in the NCAA tournament in three of the last six seasons.
2018 MVFC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 15-0 |
| South Dakota State | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Indiana State | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Western Illinois | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| Illinois State | 3-5 | 6-5 |
| Youngstown State | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| South Dakota | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| Missouri State | 2-6 | 4-7 |
| Southern Illinois | 1-7 | 2-9 |
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Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | E. Hartwell | Buck Buchanan Award |