Western Illinois

Western Illinois is a collegiate American football team representing Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The team's colors are purple and gold, and they are known as the Leathernecks. The Western Illinois football program has a rich history of success, with numerous conference championships and playoff appearances. The team is known for its tough, physical style of play and has produced many talented players who have gone on to successful careers in the NFL. Western Illinois football games are a popular event on campus, drawing large crowds of enthusiastic fans who come out to support their team.