Category: college football
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Speedy Illinois State WR Mailander in a hurry to add polish to his skill set
Illinois State’s Luke Mailander relied on speed last season, but has added a more well-rounded skill set this season for the No. 10 Redbirds.
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‘His confidence has skyrocketed’: Southern WR Thomas thriving in role as go-to guy
As Southern Illinois begins its final stretch of the season, Kyle Thomas can reach an SIU milestone with 248 receiving yards over the next four games.
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois running back Chandler Chapman
Southern Illinois running back Chandler Chapman attended high school across the street from Mississippi’s gulf coast. Being around the water is a major thing he misses about home.
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Southern Illinois return specialist Marrero Jr. making an impact in disrupted 5th year
Southern Illinois return specialist was finally ruled eligible last month to play his fifth year with the Salukis. He returned a punt for a TD against Illinois State.
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Saluki rewind: SIU’s offensive struggles front and center in Homecoming loss to rival Redbirds
Southern Illinois did not surpass 100 total offensive yards Saturday until late in the third quarter and stumbled to a 35-14 loss.
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Panther rewind: Time, plays not on Eastern’s side in OVC loss to Lindenwood
Eastern lost a one-score game — 20-13 — Saturday at home by lost the play total and time of possession by a wide margin.
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Cougar rewind: First-half miscues prove costly as Chicago State extends losing skid
Three first-half turnovers proved costly Saturday for Chicago State in a 27-12 loss at North Carolina A&T. The loss drops CSU to 1-6.
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Chapman, Southern Illinois ground game help soothe offense’s third-down struggles
Running back Chandler Chapman helped Southern Illinois keep its offense on the field last weekend thanks to success on first- and second-down runs.
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Highlight-reel interception the latest chapter in EIU cornerback’s football journey
Jerry Addo-Boateng’s football journey has involved time at four different schools and two serious injuries. Now, he’s starting at Eastern Illinois.
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ESPNU brings spotlight to Carbondale, but ISU vs. SIU loser faces dim playoff hopes
ESPNU will bring a broadcast crew, and the eyes of viewers around the country, to Carbondale this week. But the loser of Saturday’s ISU-SIU game will face dim playoff hopes.
