Cole LaCrue brings dual-threat juice to Eastern Illinois
LaCrue is a **true dual-threat QB** whose best trait is changing games with his legs: in his Eastern Illinois debut in 2025, he rushed for **196 yards and 3 touchdowns** while also throwing for 129 yards in a win over Dayton. He’s valuable because he gives an offense built-in explosive-play ability and red-zone stress, and his 2025 season line of **853 passing yards, 4 TDs, and 7 INTs** shows he’s still developing as a passer. If you want a quarterback with toughness, mobility, and upside, he’s a fit; if you need a polished pocket passer right now, he’s a work in progress.[1][5][7]
