Category: college football
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Five burning questions for 2026: Southern Illinois Salukis

The return of quarterback D.J. Williams has provided Southern Illinois with plenty of excitement for the 2026 season.
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Chicago State head coach points to upcoming Feb. 4 signing day as historic moment for new program

“Feb. 4 is a big day for this program. We’re going to celebrate these historic moments,” Bobby Rome II said.
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Well-traveled transfer TE Herrera ready to settle into ‘explosive’ Illinois State offense

Former Eastern Illinois tight end Alex Herrera has joined the Illinois State roster after a career year last season for the Panthers. He is one of five mid-year additions for ISU.
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Five burning questions for 2026: Western Illinois Leathernecks

Prairie State Pigskin shares five key questions that will impact the 2026 season for Western Illinois.
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QB’s return to Southern Illinois sparks joy for his biggest fans — Coach Nick Hill’s kids

SIU quarterback D.J. Williams’ decision to return to the Salukis sparked joy among some of his biggest fans — Coach Nick HIll’s children.
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Five burning questions for 2026: Eastern Illinois Panthers

How to create more offensive output is one of five burning questions for Eastern Illinois heading into 2026.
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In their own words: Players, coaches describe the FCS championship game

Read how players and coaches from Illinois State and Montana State described Monday’s national championship game.
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Illinois State’s Rittenhouse draws praise, even amid national title celebration

As his victorious Montana State team celebrated the national title Monday, head coach Brent Vigen sought out ISU quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State falls ‘one more play’ short in FCS title game heartbreaker to Montana State

Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse threw four touchdown passes Monday night in the Redbirds’ 35-34 national championship game loss to Montana State.
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Lord’s comeback season at wide receiver gives Illinois State another trusty option

Illinois State wide receiver Dylan Lord has bounced back from a serious injury last season to rank second on the team with 61 catches.