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Leathernecks Dominate Morehead State in 59-2 Victory
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Leathernecks Begin Conference Play Saturday Against Tennessee State
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MACOMB, Ill. - Leatherneck football returns home on Saturday, Oct. 3, opening Ohio Valley Conference play against Tennessee State at 3 p.m. at Hanson Field.
Leathernecks Fall to North Alabama, 23-20
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FLORENCE, Ala. — Western Illinois football fell to North Alabama, 23-20, Saturday afternoon in its final nonconference game of the season. The Leathernecks held
Leathernecks Dominate Morehead State in 59-2 Victory
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MACOMB, IL — The Western Illinois football team put together a dominant performance Saturday evening, defeating Morehead State 59-2 at Hanson Field.
Leatherneck Football Returns Home to Host Morehead State
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MACOMB, Ill. - Leatherneck football returns to Hanson Field on Saturday, Sept. 19, hosting Morehead State in its fourth game of the 2026 season.
Leathernecks Battle Wisconsin at Camp Randall
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MADISON, WI. — Western Illinois football competed against Wisconsin on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium, with the Leathernecks continuing to battle throughout the
Leathernecks head to Wisconsin to take on their only FBS opponent on the season
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MACOMB, IL - Western Illinois Football will travel to Madison, Wisconsin, for their third game of the season against the Wisconsin Badgers.
Leathernecks Battle Illinois State in Loss at Hanson Field
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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
Football Kickoff Moved to 7 p.m. Due to Extreme Heat
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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
Leathernecks Roll Past Northwestern College, 65-14
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MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois football opened the 2026 season in impressive fashion Thursday night, defeating Northwestern College, 65-14, at Hanson Field.