Football Game Preview: Decatur Eisenhower Panthers vs. Springfield Southeast Spartans + How To Watch

The Decatur Eisenhower Panthers are taking a road trip to take on the Springfield Southeast Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Springfield Southeast took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Decatur Eisenhower, who comes in off a win.

Decatur Eisenhower took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They managed a 27-21 victory over Lanphier. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, something's probably wrong if your squad accumulates more yards in penalties than offense, a fact Springfield Southeast just learned the hard way. They took a blow against Normal University on Friday, falling 50-14. The Spartans have struggled against the Pioneers recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.

Springfield Southeast's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Decatur Eisenhower, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.

Decatur Eisenhower couldn't quite finish off Springfield Southeast in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 and fell 40-38. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.