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Eastern Illinois University football recruiting info

Eastern Illinois University is a NCAA FCS program in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) based in Charleston, Illinois. Use this page to review coaches, recruiting actions, camps, and nearby programs in the same state.

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Illinois NCAA FCS Ohio Valley Conference (OVC)

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Chris Wilkerson

Head coach

Head Football Coach

Emailcw******@ei**.edu

X / Twitter@FB********

Kyle Derickson

Associate Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks

Emailkm******@ei**.edu

X / Twitter@Co********

Alex Gray

Assistant Coach / Cornerbacks & Defensive Pass Game Coordinator

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Mason Keeler

Assistant Coach / Tight Ends & Special Teams Coordinator

Emailmd******@ei**.edu

X / Twitter@MK******

Andrew Strobel

Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator & Safeties

Emailam******@ei**.edu

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Casey Walker

Assistant Coach / Defensive Line & Run Game Coordinator

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Ryan Kilburg

Student Assistant Coach

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Tre'Jon Lewis

Assistant Coach / Assistant Defensive Line

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Mike Mcclanathan

Assistant Coach / Offensive Line

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Rodman Noel

Assistant Coach / Linebackers

Emailry****@ei**.edu

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Tino Smith II

Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers

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Shaun Wick

Assistant Coach / Running Backs & Recruiting Coordinator

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Peyton Wilkerson

Student Assistant Coach

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David Brubaker

Director of Football Operations

Emailda******@ei**.edu

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Andrew Scheff

Graduate Assistant - Football Operations

Emailas*****@ei**.edu

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Matt Lindsey

Football Graduate Assistant Defense

Emailml******@ei**.edu

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FAQs

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How many football coaches does Eastern Illinois University have?

Eastern Illinois University has 17 football coaches on staff.

What division is Eastern Illinois University football?

Eastern Illinois University competes in NCAA FCS football.

How do I contact Eastern Illinois University football coaches?

SCOUT provides direct email addresses for 12 of 17 coaches at Eastern Illinois University. You can also visit their recruiting questionnaire at https://questionnaires.armssoftware.com/b793bb41ab3f.

What conference is Eastern Illinois University in?

Eastern Illinois University plays in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).

Does Eastern Illinois University offer football scholarships?

Eastern Illinois University competes at the FCS level where programs can offer athletic scholarships, traditionally up to 63 equivalency scholarships.

School snapshot

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School type

Public

HBCU

Enrollment

6,144

Undergrad enrollment

4,792

Acceptance rate

68%

In-state cost

$15,879

SAT math range

440-550

SAT reading range

460-570

Recruiting actions

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