Eastern Illinois University’s football team is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season with a challenging schedule that includes an FBS matchup against powerhouse Alabama. Head Coach Chris Wilkerson, in his fourth season with a record of 13-21, is looking to lead the team to success after a disappointing 3-9 record in 2024.
The Panthers will kick off their season on August 28th against Dayton, followed by matchups against Indiana State, Illinois State, and a bye week in September. In October, they will face off against Tennessee State, Gardner-Webb, and SEMO, before traveling to Charleston Southern in late October. The season will wrap up with conference games against UT Martin, Tennessee Tech, and Lindenwood, with a final away game at Alabama on November 22nd.
With a mix of FCS and FBS opponents, Eastern Illinois is looking to make a statement in the Big South-OVC conference this season. Fans can follow their journey on FCS Football Central’s social media channels for ongoing coverage of the team’s progress. As the Panthers aim to improve on their 2024 record, all eyes will be on Coach Wilkerson and his players as they take on a challenging and exciting schedule in 2025.
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