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Leatherneck Football Returns Home to Host Morehead State
MACOMB, Ill. - Leatherneck football returns to Hanson Field on Saturday, Sept. 19, hosting Morehead State in its fourth game of the 2026 season.
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Leathernecks Battle Wisconsin at Camp Randall
MADISON, WI. — Western Illinois football competed against Wisconsin on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium, with the Leathernecks continuing to battle throughout the
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Leathernecks head to Wisconsin to take on their only FBS opponent on the season
MACOMB, IL - Western Illinois Football will travel to Madison, Wisconsin, for their third game of the season against the Wisconsin Badgers.
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Leathernecks Battle Illinois State in Loss at Hanson Field
MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois football battled Illinois State on Saturday at Hanson Field, but the Redbirds used a strong offensive performance to earn a 41-10
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Football Kickoff Moved to 7 p.m. Due to Extreme Heat
MACOMB, Ill. — Due to the forecasted heat and an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for McDonough County, Western Illinois University and Illinois State University have
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Leathernecks Roll Past Northwestern College, 65-14
MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois football opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion Thursday night, defeating Northwestern College, 65-14, at Hanson Field.
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