Eastern Illinois football reports to campus this weekend as the Panthers prepare for the 2025 season opener at home on August 28 against Dayton.

Last week the OVC-Big South held its virtual football media day with graduate student wide receiver Cooper Willman representing EIU.

Willman was a first team All-Conference selection last year at both wide receiver and all-purpose player.  He was recently named the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year for the OVC-Big South by Lindy's Sports.

Watch his complete OVC-Big South Media Day Interview below.

Season tickets are currently on sale at www.eiupanthers.com/fbtickets or by calling 217-581-2106.   Single game tickets go on sale on Friday, August 1.