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Lofton and Lord Power Illinois State over Eastern Illinois 49-13 in 114th Mid-America Classic
The Panthers seek more consistent offense after allowing 13 penalties for 120 yards in last weekend’s loss, while Illinois State ranks first nationally on third down.
- On Saturday, No. 4 Illinois State defeated Eastern Illinois 49-13 in the 114th Mid-America Classic at Hancock Stadium, with running back Tyler Lofton scoring two rushing touchdowns and returning a punt for another score.
- The Mid-America Classic rivalry, dating back to 1901, has long favored the Redbirds, who hold a 62-43-9 all-time record against the Panthers and have not allowed Eastern Illinois a win at Hancock Stadium since 2016.
- Redbirds receiver Dylan Lord recorded six catches for 77 yards and a touchdown, contributing significantly to Illinois State's offensive dominance throughout the contest.
- Despite the lopsided defeat, Panthers quarterback Cole LaCrue paced his team with 150 yards on 15-for-25 passing and scored Eastern Illinois's only touchdown on a 1-yard fourth-quarter rush.
- Illinois State travels to Northern Iowa next Saturday while Eastern Illinois prepares for a road matchup against South Dakota State, setting up contrasting paths for both programs.
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Lofton and Lord power Illinois State over Eastern Illinois 49-13 in 114th Mid-America Classic
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Tyler Lofton ran for two touchdowns and returned a punt for another score, Dylan Lord had six catches for 77 yards and a score, and Illinois State defeated Eastern Illinois 49-13 in the 114th Mid-America Classic…
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EIU faces No. 4/5 Illinois State in Mid-America Classic
Eastern football hits the road Saturday for the 114th edition of the Mid-America Classic, facing an Illinois State team ranked 4th in the coaches poll and 5th in the Stats Perform Football Championship Subdivision Top 25. “It’s a big game for them [Illinois State], but obviously for us,” head coach Chris Wilkerson. “It’s a great...
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