WESTERN ILLINOIS LEATHERNECKS NEWS

Josh Heupel Checks On Elite 2025 DL Elijah Griffin Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel stopped by Savannah Christian Prep to see 2025 five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (Savan...

JANUARY 19, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Josh Heupel Checks On Elite 2025 DL Elijah Griffin Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel stopped by Savannah Christian Prep to see 2025 five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (Savan...

JANUARY 19, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Bobby Petrino back at Arkansas as offensive coordinator Missouri State Bears head coach Bobby Petrino during the bears win on the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Plaster Stadium on Saturday, Oct....

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former Celtics forward not looking back after awkward Clippers exit Marcus Morris is happy he's getting a fresh start in Philadelphia after an uncomfortable situation with the Clippers.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Harrisburg QB Shawn Lee Jr. lands first ACC offer The junior has accounted for 2,445 yards and 30 touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Cook sets Northern Iowa scoring record in 50-6 romp over Western Illinois

Kicker Matthew Cook became Northern Iowa’s all-time leading scorer in a 50-6 victory over Western Illinois

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lester goes for career-high 139 yards rushing in Southern Illinois' 63-0 rout of Western Illinois

Lashaun Lester had a career-high 139 yards rushing, including a 64-yard touchdown burst on his first touch of the game, and Southern Illinois routed Western Illinois 63-0

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pachot throws 3 TD passes, Wright runs for 2 and Missouri State beats Western Illinois 48-7

Jordan Pachot threw three touchdown passes, Jacardia Wright rushed for two scores, and Missouri State rolled past winless Western Illinois 48-7

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The North Dakota defense holds winless Western Illinois to just 206 total yards in 49-10 victory

Ted Mullin returned an interception for a 33-yard touchdown and the North Dakota defense held winless Western Illinois to just 206 total yards in a 49-10 victory on Saturday

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southern Utah gets win in home opener, pulls away from Western Illinois, 37-17

Justin Miller threw two touchdown passes and Southern Utah scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second half to pull away from Western Illinois, 37-17 in its home opener

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dugger-to-Caldwell connection strikes four times and Lindenwood rallies to defeat Western Illinois

Cole Dugger and Jeff Caldwell connected on their fourth touchdown pass with 1:13 remaining and Lindenwood rallied to defeat Western Illinois 43-40

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harrisburg starts Mid-Penn Commonwealth slate with dominant performance vs. Carlisle QB Shawn Lee Jr. and DE Ryan Epps were among the catalysts for the Cougars

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Stay Wolk: Kam Mikell, LJ McCray, Elijah Griffin, and more Dawgs247 hit the road this weekend to see two of Georgia's biggest remaining 2024 targets, and perhaps the most important recruit in the 202...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

The People's Champ: Harrisburg's Shawn Lee Jr. wins fan vote as favorite to be top QB in MPC in 2023 The Harrisburg junior is coming off a spectacular season in which he led his team to a 6A title appearance.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Quentin Moon, Western Illinois Leathernecks, Linebacker Quentin Moon is a 6-2, 215-pound Inside Linebacker from Indianapolis, IN.

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jack Beneventi, Western Illinois Leathernecks, Quarterback Jack Beneventi is a 6-6, 185-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Lisle, IL.

JULY 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leon Thornton, Western Illinois Leathernecks, Cornerback Leon Thornton is a 6-0, 165-pound Wide Receiver from Lombard, IL.

JULY 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bryce Cross, Georgia Southern Eagles, Cornerback Bryce Cross is a 5-11, 170-pound Cornerback from Alpharetta, GA.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Erin Collins, Northern Illinois Huskies, Running Back Erin Collins is a 5-10, 180-pound Running Back from Seffner, FL.

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Luke Terrill, Lebanon , Defensive Tackle Luke Terrill is a 6-3, 290-pound Defensive Tackle from Lebanon, IN. He has committed to Western Illinois Leathernecks.

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Andre Whitley, Chaminade , Inside Linebacker Andre Whitley is a 5-11, 198-pound Inside Linebacker from Saint Louis, MO. He has committed to Western Illinois Leathernecks.

JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Western Illinois to join Ohio Valley Conference; football to play 1 more season in Missouri Valley

Western Illinois will become a member of the Ohio Valley Conference in all but one sport beginning July 1

MAY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harrisburg sophomore QB Shawn Lee Jr. gets his second college offer Lee Jr. accounted for 2,328 yards — 1,744 passing, 584 rushing — and 27 touchdowns to help lead the Cougars to the 6A title game last season...

MAY 2, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

247Sports Composite's No. 1 ranked 2025 prospect Elijah Griffin is high on two SEC schools The latest here.

APRIL 19, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

4-star DL Caleb Moore enjoying big spring with offers coming from Texas A&M, several others DL Caleb Moore reacts to offer from Texas A&M, recruitment picking up steam

MARCH 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM