Carson Fichtel

Played in two games during the 2025 season... started at center in the season opening win over Dayton... blocked for an offensive line that the set the school single game rushing record by a quarterback with 193 yards... played in regular season final game at Alabama... named OVC Community Service Award winner for EIU for 2025-26 academic year... Played in one game during the 2024 season... saw time as a reserve offensive lineman in road game at UT Martin... Did not appear in any games during the 2023 season... Played in two games during the 2022 season... used redshirt season under NCAA participation rule... first collegiate appearance was against nationally ranked Southeast Missouri... made a start at center in final game of the season against nationally ranked UT Martin as team posted 426 yards of total offense, its second highest total of the year... Played offensive line at Rockwall-Heath HS for coach Mike Spradlin... anchored an offensive line that had back-to-back 11 win seasons… team advanced to the third round of the Texas 6A D2 state playoffs during senior season… team advanced t to the Regional Finals, quarterfinal round during junior… son of former EIU Hall of Fame offensive lineman Brad Fichtel… team captain…