Fleming scores two touchdowns in Eastern Illinois win over Western Illinois

MACOMB, Ill. -- , Jacarre Fleming rushed for two touchdowns and Charles Kellom and Connor Wolf each found the end zone for Eastern Illinois as they beat in-state rival Western Illinois 31-23 in an OVC-Big South conference opener for both teams on Saturday. Fleming had 111 yards on nine carries, highlighted by a 55-yard and 33-yard touchdown. Kellom's rush was a 25-yard sprint up the middle to extend Eastern Illinois’ (2-2) lead to 21. In addition to Wolf's rushing touchdown, he went four for 10 for 90 yards and had one interception. Western Illinois (1-3) freshman Aa’zoriyon Bonner blocked a punt in the third quarter to set up the offense on Eastern Illinois' 10-yard line. Alex Williams caught the ball from quarterback Cason Carswell for his first touchdown of the game, an 8-yard reception. Williams’ second touchdown came with 22 seconds left in the game, to make it 31-23.