Eastern Illinois football has added 16 mid-year transfers to the program, head coach Chris Wilkerson announced Tuesday.
Among the recruits is Wisconsin Badgers sophomore quarterback Cole LaCrue, a former ESPN three-star recruit after throwing for over 6,000 yards and 57 touchdowns in three seasons as a varsity starter at Broomfield High School.
McCrue is joined on offense ... READ MORE >>
Eastern Illinois has announced its non-conference schedule for the 2025 season.
Eastern Illinois is set to play eight conference games beginning on September 27th, starting with its in-state rival, Western Illinois.
There will be three additional conference games on the road starting on October 18th at Southeast Missouri, October 25th at Charleston Southern, and November 15th at ... READ MORE >>
The final U.S. Figure Skating Championships before the 2026 Milan Olympics will take place in St. Louis.
U.S. Figure Skating announced Monday the 2026 nationals would be Jan. 5-11 at the Enterprise Center.
As usual, they will serve as the final qualifying event before the selection of the team that will be competing at the next Winter Games.
St. Louis has not h ... READ MORE >>
University of Illinois quarterback, Luke Altmyer, plans to return to the Fighting Illini football program for the 2025 season.
Altmyer made the announced Saturday during a timeout at the Illinois men's basketball game against Tennessee.
Altmyer threw for 2,543 yards, 21 touchdowns and only five interceptions during the regular season.
He was named one of ... READ MORE >>
Effingham high school will retire the jersey of Flaming Heart Legend, Blair Hardiek on December 14th.
Hardiek graduated in 2003 and still holds the EHS records for career points, rebounds, and steals.
During her senior season she averaged a double-double per game with 24 points and 10 rebounds also leading the Flaming Hearts to a 23-5 record which included a regional tit ... READ MORE >>
The Eastern Illinois men's basketball team traveled to Indianapolis to face the Butler Bulldogs.
Eastern held a 24-22 lead with 5:22 left in the first half, but Butler reclaimed the advantage with 4:24 remaining and led the rest of the way en route to a 73-58 victory.
The Panthers (2-6) were led by forward Kooper Jacobi, who led all scorers with 22 points.
EIU guard Naky ... READ MORE >>
The University of Illinois has recently announced the passing of long-time college football coach Dana Dimel, who passed away in his sleep Tuesday at the age of 62.
Dimel was a 35-year veteran of the coaching community, recently serving as an assistant coach for Illinois. Coach Demel also served as the head coach for Wyoming from 1997 to 1999, Houston from 2000 to 2002, and UTEP from 20 ... READ MORE >>
University of Illinois Volleyball keeps dancing! Earning a spot in the NCAA Volleyball tournament.
The Fighting Illini are set to face off against number 8 seeded Northern Iowa in the tournament opener taking place in Louisville Kentucky.
Illinois finished the regular season with an 18 and 12 overall record and a 10 and 10 posting in Big Ten play.
The tournament marks th ... READ MORE >>
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer was one of 14 players added to the 2024 Manning Award Watch List on Thursday.
Altmyer is in the midst of an incredibly efficient season for the Illini, recording 15 touchdowns and 1 interception to help lead Illinois to a 6-1 record, along with a #20 ranking in the latest AP Poll.
The Manning Award recognizes the best quarterback in colle ... READ MORE >>
Indiana State redshirt freshman quarterback Elijah Owens has been added to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List.
The Sycamore became the second Indiana State quarterback to be named to the Jerry Rice Midseason Watch List in the last three seasons, and is also one of three Missouri Valley Conference players to be honored.
Owens is also one of 30 players to be named to the in-season Wa ... READ MORE >>
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has been named to the Bear Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List.
The award is given each January to the college football coach that makes the sport better for athletes through grit and integrity both on and off the field.
Bielema has led the #22 Illini to a 5 and 1 record so far this season which includes two AP top 25 victories.
The Illin ... READ MORE >>
Lake Land college announced they will be adding a cross country team to their campus for the first time in 20 years.
Both men's and women's teams will start competing during the fall of 2025.
Up to 20 students per academic year will receieve scholarship funding to support their participation in the sport, according Lake Land representative.
"Cross Country was am ... READ MORE >>