Western Illinois sets North Alabama, Southern Utah series

(STATS) - Western Illinois announced future series with North Alabama and Southern Utah on Monday.

The Leathernecks will play at North Alabama in Florence on Aug. 29, 2019 - the Lions' first game as a full-fledged FCS program after transitioning from NCAA Division II. They will play the return game on Sept. 3, 2020, in Macomb, Illinois.

The games against Southern Utah will be played Sept. 17, 2022 at Western Illinois and Sept. 9, 2023 in Cedar City, Utah. The Leathernecks have won four all-time meetings.