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The North Dakota defense holds winless Western Illinois to just 206 total yards in 49-10 victory

Ted Mullin returned an interception for a 33-yard touchdown and the North Dakota defense held winless Western Illinois to just 206 total yards in a 49-10 victory on Saturday
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Southern Utah gets win in home opener, pulls away from Western Illinois, 37-17

Justin Miller threw two touchdown passes and Southern Utah scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second half to pull away from Western Illinois, 37-17 in its home opener
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Dugger-to-Caldwell connection strikes four times and Lindenwood rallies to defeat Western Illinois

Cole Dugger and Jeff Caldwell connected on their fourth touchdown pass with 1:13 remaining and Lindenwood rallied to defeat Western Illinois 43-40
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • Associated Press
Harrisburg starts Mid-Penn Commonwealth slate with dominant performance vs. Carlisle QB Shawn Lee Jr. and DE Ryan Epps were among the catalysts for the Cougars
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Stay Wolk: Kam Mikell, LJ McCray, Elijah Griffin, and more Dawgs247 hit the road this weekend to see two of Georgia's biggest remaining 2024 targets, and perhaps the most important recruit in the 202...
AUGUST 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
The People's Champ: Harrisburg's Shawn Lee Jr. wins fan vote as favorite to be top QB in MPC in 2023 The Harrisburg junior is coming off a spectacular season in which he led his team to a 6A title appearance.
AUGUST 25, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Quentin Moon, Western Illinois Leathernecks, Linebacker Quentin Moon is a 6-2, 215-pound Inside Linebacker from Indianapolis, IN.
JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Jack Beneventi, Western Illinois Leathernecks, Quarterback Jack Beneventi is a 6-6, 185-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Lisle, IL.
JULY 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Leon Thornton, Western Illinois Leathernecks, Cornerback Leon Thornton is a 6-0, 165-pound Wide Receiver from Lombard, IL.
JULY 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Bryce Cross, Georgia Southern Eagles, Cornerback Bryce Cross is a 5-11, 170-pound Cornerback from Alpharetta, GA.
JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Erin Collins, Northern Illinois Huskies, Running Back Erin Collins is a 5-10, 180-pound Running Back from Seffner, FL.
JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Luke Terrill, Lebanon , Defensive Tackle Luke Terrill is a 6-3, 290-pound Defensive Tackle from Lebanon, IN. He has committed to Western Illinois Leathernecks.
JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Andre Whitley, Chaminade , Inside Linebacker Andre Whitley is a 5-11, 198-pound Inside Linebacker from Saint Louis, MO. He has committed to Western Illinois Leathernecks.
JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Western Illinois to join Ohio Valley Conference; football to play 1 more season in Missouri Valley

Western Illinois will become a member of the Ohio Valley Conference in all but one sport beginning July 1
MAY 12, 2023 • Associated Press
Harrisburg sophomore QB Shawn Lee Jr. gets his second college offer Lee Jr. accounted for 2,328 yards — 1,744 passing, 584 rushing — and 27 touchdowns to help lead the Cougars to the 6A title game last season...
MAY 2, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
247Sports Composite's No. 1 ranked 2025 prospect Elijah Griffin is high on two SEC schools The latest here.
APRIL 19, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
4-star DL Caleb Moore enjoying big spring with offers coming from Texas A&M, several others DL Caleb Moore reacts to offer from Texas A&M, recruitment picking up steam
MARCH 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
SEC offers rolling in for 2024 defensive lineman Caleb Moore The in-state 2024 defensive line group is impressive, to say the least. One of the most popular names in that group of late is Oak Grove Hig...
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Illinois State keeps Western Illinois winless, 20-13

Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse ran for an 8-yard touchdown in overtime to help the Redbirds beat winless Western Illinois 20-13
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Indiana State shuts out winless Western Illinois 21-0

Freshman Evan Olaes threw a touchdown pass, Justin Dinka and Tee Hodge ran for scores and Indiana State blanked winless Western Illinois 21-0
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Missouri State routs winless Western Illinois, 64-14

Jason Shelley threw three touchdown passes and Missouri State scored five rushing touchdowns as the Bears roared to a 64-14 rout of winless Western Illinois
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Southern Utah scores late to edge Western Illinois 17-10

Justin Miller hit Isaiah Wooden with a 73-yard touchdown pass with 33 seconds remaining to give Southern Utah a 17-10 win over Western Illinois
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Morgan, Minnesota air it out in 62-10 romp past W. Illinois

Tanner Morgan passed for 287 yards and a score over 2½ quarters and had one of Minnesota’s seven rushing touchdowns in a 62-10 victory over Western Illinois
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Minnesota moves on from opening shutout to host W. Illinois Western Illinois (0-1) at Minnesota (1-0), Saturday, 12 p.m. EDT (Big Ten Network)
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Up next for Gophers football: vs. Western Illinois The FCS Leathernecks went 2-9 last year and opened their season Thursday with a 42-25 loss at Tennessee-Martin
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
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