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 >>
The high school football polls for Illinois are released for the week.
St. Joseph Ogden is ranked third in class 3A with a 5 and 0 record on the season, according to the Associated Press.
In class 2A, the undefeated Maroa-Forsyth sits all the way at the top earning 118 points in the polls.
Also in 2A, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond sits in the 8th spot with a 5 ... READ MORE >>
Eastern Illinois University football will look to pick up their 2nd consecutive victory as they travel upstate to face the Northwestern Wildcats.
EIU (1-1) is taking on their 2nd Big 10 team of the season, more than the rest of the Big South-OVC conference has played combined.
The Panthers' offense was key in their most recent victory against Indiana State, as quarterback ... READ MORE >>
Eastern Illinois’ football team will look to bounce back from an opening weekend loss as they face the Indiana State Sycamores on Saturday night in the Panthers’ home opener.
EIU (0-1) had the opportunity to play against the University of Illinois in Champaign, but turned the ball over 4 times en ... READ MORE >>
Former Indiana State sprinter, Noah Malone won his second medal of the 2024 Paralympic Games on Thursday morning.
Malone took home a silver medal in the 400 meter race with a time of 49.35 seconds.
Malone also won gold in the 100 meter dash earlier after a disqualification of another athlete. Malone ran a first round time of 10.75, which was the fastest among all athletes ... READ MORE >>
Eastern Illinois' Men's Soccer Squad went head-to-head against the Evansville Aces Wednesday Sept. 4 at McCutchen Field, in the Panthers' first road trip of the year.
The match emerged quickly as E-I-U freshman Adam Boykin initiated a shot-on-goal within the match's first couple minutes, missing the shot.
Sam Eccles of EIU continued the offensive, narrowly missing the crossbar o ... READ MORE >>
The Eastern Illinois football team fell short in their season opener against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini, 45-0.
Eastern Illinois wide receiver DeAirious Smith finished the game with 63 receiving yards on 5 catches, pacing the Panthers offense in both categories.
EIU quarterback Pierce Holley played the entire game and threw for 147 yards and 2 interceptions. ... READ MORE >>
The Eastern Illinois volleyball team is set to open the 2024 regular season at home against a nationally ranked team Friday Evening.
The Panthers are hosting Marquette University, a team that finsihed the 2023 season with a overall record of 21-11
The Panthers are coming off a strong 2023 season with 28 wins which led the team to the OCV Championship game and NCAA Tourname ... READ MORE >>
Eastern Illinois Men's Soccer is seeking a crucial kickoff to this season, looking to claim their second win of the season against Purdue Fort Wayne after falling to Detroit Mercy on Monday Night.
The Panthers' first win of the year came against the University of Chicago in their season opener, winning 3-0 thanks to 3 different goals, following Sam Eccles' two assists in Thursday's c ... READ MORE >>