Wide receiever Jeremy Reeves is catching on for @EIU_FB after two injury-plagued seasons. His Panthers face a bold challenge Saturday at No. 2 South Dakota State. Here's our preview: prairiestatepigskin.com/2026…

33 years ago today, The Program premiered.

Graduate student offensive lineman Alejandro Arellano from @EIU_FB was named a semifinalist for the @NFFNetwork Campbell Award on Wednesday. He is one of 45 players from the FCS level and one of two from the @OVCSports to be selected. Release🏈👀⬇️ eiupanthers.com/news/2026/9/…

A quintet of Eastern Illinois receivers is making an impact this season for the Panthers, who face Illinois State in Normal Saturday in the 114th Mid-America Classic rivalry game. prairiestatepigskin.com/2026…

This Saturday, @EIU_FB squares off against Illinois State in the 114th edition of the Mid-America Classic🏈 📺 bit.ly/4jcZgXr #OVCit | #WeNotMe

3⃣3⃣2⃣ Total Offense 4⃣ Touchdowns @lacruecole18 is the @OVCSports Offensive Player of the Week‼️ #WeNotMe | #BleedBlue | #TogetherWeWill

Check out something new being offered at @EIU_Panthers events this year starring with @EIU_FB opener tomorrow night

Never Forget.

September 7th, 2009 #DallasCowboys

𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 (𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟑) 9/4/26 41-7 Win The Bulldogs took care of business on the road Friday night, rolling past Champaign Central 41-7 to improve to 3-0 on the season. The Bulldog defense turned in its strongest performance of the young season, holding Champaign Central to just seven points. The Bulldogs forced three turnovers on the night, picking off two passes and recovering a fumble, while also recording four tackles for loss. Beau Back led the Bulldogs with seven tackles, while Talon Decker added six tackles and two tackles for loss. Aiden Banister and Dylan Derickson each came away with an interception, and Brayden Thompson recovered the fumble. After piling up 575 yards and 63 points a week ago, the Dogs didn't need the same offensive fireworks against the Maroons. Instead, the Bulldogs put together a balanced attack while the defense kept the Maroons off the scoreboard for all but one late-game touchdown. The Bulldogs finished with 367 yards of offense, almost evenly divided between the run and pass. The Bulldogs rushed for 176 yards while Konner Fisher and the passing game added 191 through the air. Cody Moen and Marco Casillas once again provided the one-two punch on the ground. Moen led the Bulldogs with 94 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown, while Casillas rushed for 60 yards and found the end zone three times. Together, the duo accounted for 154 of Mahomet-Seymour's 176 rushing yards and all four rushing touchdowns. Fisher was efficient through the air, completing 15-of-22 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Both scores went to Jackson Golden, who finished with three catches for 36 yards. Noah Snyder led the Bulldogs with 59 receiving yards, while Bryson Tiefenthaler hauled in a team-high five passes for 52 yards. The result was another convincing Bulldog victory, this time 41-7 on the road. Friday’s game was the first of a four-week road show for the Bulldogs. Next stop, Taylorville for the conference opener. 𝑩𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆: Marco Casillas 3 TDs, Jackson Golden 2 TDs, Cody Moen 1 TD. 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄: The Bulldogs finished with 367 yards of offense, including 176 rushing and 191 passing yards. 🔸Rushing -Cody Moen: 14 carries, 94 yards, 1 TD -Marco Casillas: 9 carries, 60 yards, 3 TDs -Jaxson Tiefenthaler: 6 carries, 21 yards 🔸Passing -Konner Fisher: 15-of-22, 191 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, long of 24 🔸Receiving -Noah Snyder: 3 catches, 59 yards, long of 24 -Bryson Tiefenthaler: 5 catches, 52 yards -Jackson Golden: 3 catches, 36 yards, 2 TDs -Cody Moen: 2 catches, 26 yards -Marco Casillas: 1 catch, 10 yards -Coy Benway: 1 catch, 8 yards Moen finished with 120 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, while Casillas added 70 yards from scrimmage and three scores. 𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄: Mahomet-Seymour recorded 41 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 3 pass deflections and a fumble recovery. -Beau Back: 7 tackles -Talon Decker: 6 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 pass deflection -Bradley Jones: 4 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 pass deflection -Aiden Banister: 4 tackles, 1 INT -Pierce Douglas: 4 tackles -Dylan Derickson: 4 tackles, 1 INT -Connor McCall: 3 tackles, 1 TFL -Hunter Nussmeyer: 2 tackles -Brayden Thompson: 1 tackle, 1 fumble recovery -Brayden Graddy: 1 pass deflection 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒: -Bryson Tiefenthaler: 1 kickoff return, 35 yards -Tate Kimball was 5/6 on PATs Thank you to Busey Bank for powering this varsity football recap and Dawgtown Media for the photo. @MSBulldogFTBL @mshsathletics

🗣️to our 🐕 of the day! -Week 3 vs. Central ! GO BULLDOGS!!! #FamilyStrong

Game Day in the Land of 10,000 Lakes‼️ 🆚 Minnesota 🏟️ Huntington Bank Stadium ⌚️ 7:00 pm CT 📺 Peacock #WeNotMe | #BleedBlue | #TogetherWeWill

Eastern Illinois RB Charles Kellom handed out praise - and some sweets - to his O-line after a career-best rushing day against Murray State in Week 0. The Panthers face FBS Minnesota Thursday night. prairiestatepigskin.com/2026…

. @EIU_FB running back Kellom passes out praise, sweet treats after career-best rushing game prairiestatepigskin.com/2026…

1⃣7⃣1⃣ Yards Rushing‼️ 3⃣ Total Touchdowns‼️ @CKellom is the @OVCSports Offensive Player of the Week! #WeNotMe | #BleedBlue | #TogetherWeWill

He ran for a career-high 1️⃣7️⃣1️⃣ yards and 3️⃣ TDs as @EIU_FB won its season opener 28-14 at Murray State. RB Charles Kellom (@CKellom) is the 𝗢𝗩𝗖 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸. 🏈 #WeNotMe | #OVCit | @TicketSmarter

EIU RB Charles Kellom vs Murray State • 171 Rushing yards 3 TDs • 9 yards per carry • 1 rec 9 yards

Together. #WeNotMe | #BleedBlue | #TogetherWeWill

He talked the lesson. Then he lived it. 👀 171 rushing yards and 3 TDs last night for @EIU_FB running back @CKellom. 💪 #OVCit | #WeNotMe

Come out and support your Bulldogs at Frank Dutton Field tonight in Week 2 of Friday Night Lights! @MSBulldogFTBL @mshsathletics Photos and graphic by Dawgtown Media