Joe Davis Named New Head Football Coach for Western Illinois, Set to Open 2024 Season at Northern Illinois
Western Illinois University appoints Joe Davis, former Eastern Illinois quarterbacks coach/offensive coordinator, as the new head football coach, marking the 32nd coach in the program's 120-year history. Athletic Director Paul A. Bubb expressed confidence in Davis' ability to lead, citing his experience in FCS football, player development, and championship success.
The appointment of Joe Davis signifies a strategic move by Western Illinois to revitalize its football program and compete at a championship level, backed by Davis' proven track record in developing successful players and leading teams to postseason berths.
- Davis led Eastern Illinois to its first eight-win season since 2013.
- His coaching career since 2003 has seen nine seasons with quarterbacks passing for over 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns, and four All-American quarterbacks, three of which were invited to NFL camps.
- Joe Davis begins his first spring camp as the head coach of Western Illinois in March, with the 2024 season opener set at Northern Illinois.
- A press conference to introduce Coach Davis is scheduled for later this week.
Joe Davis' appointment represents a strategic investment by Western Illinois to rejuvenate its football program, with the aim of returning to a competitive and championship-caliber status, cemented by Davis' impressive coaching portfolio.
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