They received an at - large bid to the FCS Playoffs , where they lost in the first round to Northern Iowa .
Eastern Illinois finished the season 7 -- 5 , 7 -- 1 in OVC play to finish in second place .
Eastern Illinois received an at - large bid to the FCS Playoffs , where Eastern Illinois lost in the first round to Northern Iowa .
Eastern Illinois finished the season 7 -- 5 , 7 -- 1 in OVC play to finish in second place .