Western Illinois University's football team, the Leathernecks, are contending for their first-ever Ohio Valley Conference championship this season, led by quarterback Kennedy McGill.
The Leathernecks faced the University of Wisconsin Badgers on September 12, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, as part of their non-conference schedule. The team's pursuit of a historic conference title continues as the season progresses.
