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Lofton and Lord power Illinois State over Eastern Illinois 49-13 in 114th Mid-America Classic

Tyler Lofton ran for two touchdowns and returned a punt for another score, Dylan Lord had six catches for 77 yards and a score, and Illinois State defeated Eastern Illinois 49-13 i...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Minnesota breezes by Eastern Illinois 59-7 in the opener behind Javon Tracy's two punt return TDs

Javon Tracy set the program record with two punts for touchdowns and Darius Taylor rushed for three first-half scores as Minnesota opened with a 59-7 romp past FCS opponent Eastern...

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Gaines' fumble return highlights Tennessee Tech's 21-9 win over Eastern Illinois

Theron Gaines returned a fumble for a touchdown and Tennessee Tech’s top FCS defense led the way in a 21-9 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Keyshawn Johnson seals UT Martin's 27-20 win over Eastern Illinois with fourth-down stop in OT

Jase Bauer connected with Bryce Bailey for a 6-yard touchdown on the first possession of overtime and Keyshawn Johnson sealed the game with a fourth-down stop to give UT Martin a 2...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Charleston Southern scores 14 points in 4th, blocks late FG try to beat Eastern Illinois 17-16

Zolten Osborne throws for 280 yards, leading Charleston Southern to a thrilling 17-16 victory over Eastern Illinois on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Gresock runs for 137 yards, 2 TDs as Gardner-Webb beats Eastern Illinois 21-10

Carson Gresock broke touchdown runs of 64 and 55 yards in the second quarter, powering Gardner-Webb to a 21–10 win over Eastern Illinois

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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

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

Former Wisconsin quarterback wins starting job at Eastern Illinois Former Wisconsin quarterback Cole LaCrue has won the starting quarterback competition at Eastern Illinois University.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Headed to Eastern Illinois LaCrue will transfer to Eastern Illinois, he announced.

Impact LaCrue spent two seasons in Madison where he was completely buried in the depth chart, so much so to the point where he didn't even take a rep in practice, let alone in a game. He'll try to make an impact at the FCS level with Eastern Illinois.

JANUARY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal LaCrue (undisclosed) plans to enter the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Even with Wisconsin's 2024 struggles at quarterback, LaCrue never got a shot under center for the Badgers this year. Ideally for him, his next team gives him at least a shot.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin QB Cole LaCrue plans to enter the transfer portal Redshirt freshman quarterback Cole LaCrue announced on Wednesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • SI.COM

Out again Saturday LaCrue (undisclosed) remains out for Saturday's game versus Oregon, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact LaCrue likely sits third on the depth chart for the Badgers at the quarterback position when healthy, but the team will be down a little extra depth Saturday with him out. Braedyn Locke will still start, with freshman Mabrey Mettauer serving as his top backup.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Badgers LaCrue (undisclosed) is out for Wisconsin's primetime showdown with Iowa.

Impact LaCrue's injury leaves Wisconsin with just two available quarterbacks: starter Braedyn Locke and backup Mabrey Mettauer. LaCrue was unlikely to see the field as the third-stringer, but his lack of availability hurts the Badgers' depth.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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