Western Illinois University's football team, the Leathernecks, are pursuing their first-ever Ohio Valley Conference championship behind quarterback Kennedy McGill. The junior signal-caller was photographed rolling out during the team's September 12, 2026 matchup against the University of Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Leathernecks' quest for a historic conference title comes as the program continues to build momentum in the FCS ranks. McGill's performance has been a key factor in the team's competitive season.
The game against the Big Ten's Badgers served as a non-conference test for Western Illinois ahead of OVC play. Photo by Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images captured McGill in action during the contest.
