Category: college football
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Saluki rewind: 3rd-down struggles cause Southern to stumble at South Dakota
Southern Illinois converted only three of 13 third-down opportunities Saturday in a 31-10 loss at South Dakota.
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Understanding ‘the why’: SIU safety uses injury recovery to dig in to defensive scheme
Southern Illinois safety Matthew McClelland, who missed last season with a knee injury, grabbed his first interception of the season last weekend.
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Defensive turnaround an encouraging sign for Western Illinois as bye week arrives
The Western Illinois defense ranks third in the nation in total defense this fall, a far cry from just two seasons ago in Macomb.
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‘We weren’t good enough’: Offensive struggles too much for SIU to overcome
The Southern Illinois offense endured a number of struggles in Saturday’s home loss to Youngstown State.
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Saluki rewind: Second-half struggles cause Southern Illinois to stumble against YSU
Southern Illinois sputtered through the second half Saturday in Carbondale, dropping a 28-16 decision to Youngstown State.
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Eastern coaching staff investigates bye week fixes to solve 4-game losing streak
Turnover margin and the play of running back Charles Kellom have been positives for EIU as the Panthers reach their bye week on a four-game losing streak.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois defensive end Premiere Whitley
Eastern Illinois defensive end Premiere Whitley’s unique name is a family tradition for his musically involved parents and siblings.
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From tackle to flag, former Illinois State LB McCoy embraces dual college coaching role
Former Illinois State linebacker LaVoise-Deontae McCoy is enjoying his first college coaching role as a defensive backs coach and head women’s flag football coach.
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Saluki rewind: Southern shines in all phases, roars past Murray State in MVFC opener
Southern Illinois piled up a season high in yards Saturday, but the Salukis’ defense and special teams had plenty of highlights in a 46-6 victory at Murray State.
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Leatherneck rewind: Botched snap proves costly, keeps Western 1 yard from victory
A late miscue kept Western Illinois one yard from victory Saturday in a 23-20 non-conference loss to North Alabama.
