Kennedy McGill leads Western Illinois in OVC title pursuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Western Illinois is in contention for its first Ohio Valley Conference title, holding a 5-4 record. Quarterback Kennedy McGill has been integral to the team's success with impressive statistics, having tallied 824 yards and ten touchdowns in the last two games. The Leathernecks lead the conference in scoring and rushing. Upcoming matches against Eastern Illinois and Gardner-Webb will be crucial as Western Illinois seeks to secure a postseason berth.
- •Western Illinois is 5-4 and tied for first in the OVC.
- •Kennedy McGill has scored ten touchdowns in the last two games.
- •The team averages over 35 points per game.
- •McGill's rushing ability has significantly boosted the offense.
- •Crucial games against Eastern Illinois and Gardner-Webb are upcoming.
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Kennedy McGill Has Leathernecks in the Hunt for First-Ever OVC Title
"Western Illinois has itself a star at QB.
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