Category: college football
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Reconnected in Carbondale: New WR McCray excited to play with old friend again
New Southern Illinois WR Fabian McCray has reconnected with old friend — QB D.J. Williams — with the Salukis.
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Crowded field of running backs competing to be ‘that one’ for Western Illinois offense
There’s plenty of competition during fall camp at Western Illinois to replace departed No. 1 running back Cam Smith.
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WIU’s Lamb transitions from picking apart defenses to coaching one in Macomb
Former Western Illinois quarterback Nate Lamb, who threw for more than 3,300 yards last season, is now part of the WIU defensive coaching staff.
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Veteran EIU tight ends thrive on internal competition; QB1 race down to three
A veteran tight end group is giving the Eastern Illinois plenty of flexibility in fall camp.
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Something old, something new: Southern Illinois WR group has experience, youth galore
The Southern Illinois wide receiver group has six seniors and plenty of youth as the Salukis prepare for the 2025 season.
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With fall camp looming, Salukis excited to put injury-riddled 2024 season behind
Last season’s 4-8 record has left the Southern Illinois Salukis hungry to put that injury-dominated season behind this fall.
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MVFC notebook: Big-play Lance back for defending national champion NDSU
North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance caught seven touchdowns in four FCS playoff games last season for the Bison.
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Southern Illinois QB Williams focused on ‘prove it’ season for Salukis this fall
Playing quarterback at Southern Illinois was “the chance of a lifetime” for D.J. Williams, who is fully recovered from a broken hand.
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Pearson ready to blossom at RB for Eastern, aims to outpace ex-teammate Flowers
Eastern Illinois running back Jay Pearson has a goal of surpassing the achievements of his friend and former teammate M.J. Flowers.
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OVC-Big South notebook: Association keeps ‘ear to the ground’ for growth potential
The OVC-Big South Football Association is keeping an “ear to the ground” amid shuffling conference members in the FCS subdivision.
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