WIU receives 10 million dollar grant for Pennycress crop research project.
From WGEM News:
https://wgem.com/2019/09/17/wiu-receive ... h-project/

Addressing the Life Safety issues with the west-side stands needs to be the top priority.

The west side seemed pretty decent. Almost nobody except the band and some MSU fans on the east side though. The Student Section was moved back to the west side last year. Long-time Western fans will remember that the students sat on the west side through the 1970 season. The student section was mo...

In addition to being on ESPN+, the Idaho State at Northern Iowa game will also be on NBC Sports Chicago Plus. Game time is 4:00 PM.

Tulane beats Missouri State 58-6. Attendance at Tulane = 18,746.

Late miscues cost Western in loss to Montana State. From the McDonough County Voice: https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/sports/20190914/late-miscues-cost-western-in-loss-to-montana-state Bobcats escape with victory at Western Illinois. From the Bozeman Daily Chronicle: https://www.bozemandailychronicle...

Game Day Observations: Big crowd at Q-Lot before the game. There was a band playing at the Tailgate. Acting President Martin Abraham was greeting and meeting with the fans though out the afternoon. Mike Fansler is back this year directing the Marching Leathernecks. He has brought back a lot of trad...

North Dakota State beat Delaware 47-22. Attendance at Delaware = 14,489. Indiana State beat Eastern Kentucky 19-7. Attendance at Indiana State = 4,416. South Dakota State beat Drake 38-10. Attendance at South Dakota State = 11,565. Youngstown State beat Duquesne 34-14. Attendance at Youngstown State...

#10 Montana State won the game 23-14. The Leathernecks 337 yards of total offense marked a season-high, and the 343 allowed to Montana State cemented a season-low. 343 total yards of Offense for Montana State. 337 total yards for Western. Montana State was 2 for 16 on third down plays. Attendance at...

Leathernecks anticipate physical contest with the Bobcats.
From the McDonough County Voice:
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/sports/2 ... th-bobcats