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Katumbusi at center of revamped Eastern Illinois offensive line

Redshirt sophomore Rahfeeq Katumbusi, who earned second team OVC-Big South recognition as well as being named a first team Phil Steele Freshmen All-American last fall, anchors the Eastern Illinois offensive line.
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Underclassmen unveiling: Youth will help fuel Saluki defense, head coach Hill says

Even in this NIL/transfer portal era, Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill still believes in signing high school recruits. The Saluki defense certainly illustrates that.
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Southern Illinois QBs Williams, Curry take on different roles during spring practices

Spring practices looked different this year for Southern Illinois quarterbacks D.J. Williams and Jake Curry in Carbondale.
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After grabbing attention in winter weight room, transfer DT Johnson impresses in SIU spring practices

Troy University transfer ShuMond Johnson is expected to provide Southern Illinois with solid play at defensive tackle this fall.
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Bulkier Southern Illinois WR Thomas turns heads with off-season turnaround

Southern Illinois wide receiver Kyle Thomas has gained 28 pounds over the past year and turned plenty of heads this spring in Carbondale.
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Western sophomore OLB Buckner ‘can’t wait to play this year’

Sophomore Justin Buckner will play a key role on defense this fall for the Western Illinois Leathernecks.
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Teach, coach, train, repeat: Illinois State kicker Cosentino enjoys busy spring as a student teacher

Illinois State kicker Michael Cosentino has spent his weekdays this spring more than 150 miles away from campus as a student teacher.
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Second wind: Redbirds embrace the value of rest and recovery after record-long season

Illinois State’s remarkable 17-game run to last season’s FCS national championship game produced what head coach Brock Spack called “the equivalent of an NFL schedule.” That didn’t leave much time for rest and recovery.
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Amid QB competition, Illinois State offense shows off plenty of firepower in spring game

As Illinois State looks for QB Tommy Rittenhouse’s replacement, the Redbirds’ offense showed off plenty of playmaking ability in the spring game.
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Illlinois State’s Niekamp brothers relish family time on and off the field

The linebacking duo of Tye and Dexter Niekamp return to lead the Illinois State Redbird defense.