Eastern Illinois plays its third game of the season this week as the Panthers head to Dayton, Ohio to face the Flyers for the first time.  EIU is 0-2 on the season following a Week Zero loss at Indiana State and Labor Day weekend loss at South Carolina.

Kaelin Drakeford picked up the Panthers' first sack of the season and created EIU's first turnover gained with a sack and forced fumble on Saturday at South Carolina.  The fumble was recovered by Blake Ruffin.  EIU had its streak of 16 consecutive games with forcing at least one turnover snapped in the Week Zero game at Indiana State.  In the shortened 2021 spring season EIU had ten turnovers gained (five interceptions / five fumble recoveries).

Safety Jordan Vincent led the Panthers in tackles on Saturday night at South Carolina as the second-year player finished with nine tackles including a half tackle for loss. 

Vincent is currently tied for the team lead for tackles with 12 stops (seven solo).  He has added one pass breakup and one quarterback hurry to his season totals.

Game time is noon on Saturday with pregame at 11:30 am. Hear all the action on The Big 1520 AM/92.3 FM/106.5 FM WHOW.