Eastern Illinois plays its second Big Ten opponent of the season on Saturday night when the Panthers travel to Northwestern.  

Eastern improved to 1-1 on the season following a 27-20 win over Indiana State in the Panthers home opener on Saturday.  The win came on the heels of a season opening loss at Illinois on Aug. 29.  

Terrance Gipson opened his EIU career battling for the starting quarterback position in the spring of 2023.  On Saturday against Indiana State he broke through for the Panthers at another position hauling in six passes for 100 yards as a wide receiver.  Gipson also returned one kickoff for 14 yards. 

Moses Alexander picked up a loose fumble and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown as part of Eastern Illinois home opening win over Indiana State.  Alexander picked up the fumble forced by Nick Coates.

The fumble return touchdown was part of Alexander's solid defensive day which included seven solo tackles. 

NiJhay Burt picked off two passes against Indiana State while recording another pass break-up leading EIU's defense in the home win.  Burt finished with nine tackles (six solo) including one tackle for loss. 

Northwestern also enters at 1-1 with NU's three opening games at home this year.  

Game time is 6:40 pm on Saturday night. Hear the action starting at 6 pm with the pregame on WHOW and all its digital platforms.