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Wolf throws for 2 TDs, backup QB LaCrue runs for 2 scores and Eastern Illinois beats Tennessee State

Connor Wolf threw for two touchdowns, backup quarterback Cole LaCrue ran for two short touchdowns, and Eastern Illinois beat Tennessee State 31-7

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Fleming scores two touchdowns in Eastern Illinois win over Western Illinois

Jacarre Fleming rushed for two touchdowns and Charles Kellom and Connor Wolf each found the end zone for Eastern Illinois as they beat in-state rival Western Illinois 31-23 in an O...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Cole LaCrue scores 3 touchdowns, leads Eastern Illinois to 24-14 win over Dayton

Quarterback Cole LaCrue rushed for 193 yards with three touchdowns, leading Eastern Illinois to a 24-14 victory over Dayton in the season opener for both teams

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Transfers to EIU Kellom is transferring to Eastern Illinois, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Kellom, who spent the last three seasons with Akron, has landed with Eastern Illinois after leaving the Zips' program in the offseason. He totaled 562 yards and three touchdowns last season so will likely be an important part of the Panthers' offense in 2025.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Kellom will enter the transfer portal, 247Sports reports.

Impact Kellom broke out during 2024, his third year with Akron. The first two saw him barely log more than five carries and 30 yards. During 2024, Kellom recorded triple-digit yards as a running back and receiving option. He also succeeded in logging multiple touchdowns.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs receiving score in win Kellom accrued 21 rushes for 69 yards and caught 3 of 4 targets for 33 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 21-14 overtime win over Toledo.

Impact With Jordan Simmons out against the Rockets, Kellon saw an elevated role as the Zips' lead rusher. Kellom had a season-high 21 carries and also grabbed the 25-yard OT receiving touchdown for Akron to win the game. Although Simmons is a junior and Kellom is a sophomore, the duo could work in tandem next year or Kellom could at least see an elevated role.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge role in blowout Kellom accrued 19 rushes for 104 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 3 targets for 44 yards during Tuesday's 38-17 victory over Kent State.

Impact Kellom's performance came out of no where, though the Zips finally did find a team astronomically worse than them in the Golden Flashes. The backup running back outpaced his five games combined in terms of rushing yards, though his role will be a mystery as the Zips take on Toledo next week.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets receiving score vs Colgate Kellom accrued 11 rushes for 30 yards and brought in five catches for 36 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-20 victory over Colgate.

Impact Kellom ended up out-carrying the traditional RB1 Jordon Simmons, and Kellom also showcased an impressive receiving ability. The 5-foot-11 running back looks to be a force in Akron's offense moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE