Category: college football
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Salukis prepared to learn, turn the page after loss to defending champion NDSU

Losing to No. 1 North Dakota State stung Saturday, but the SIU Salukis are ready to learn from their mistakes and turn the page.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State leans on powerful offense to put away pesky Murray

Illinois State piled up more than 500 yards of offense Saturday night to hold off winless Murray State in a 46-32 victory.
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Leatherneck rewind: UT Martin’s late rally sends Western to 4th consecutive loss

Western Illinois let an 11-point, fourth-quarter lead slip away Saturday at UT Martin in the Leathernecks’ 32-31 loss.
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Western freshman QB puts first-start jitters to rest quickly, provides offensive spark

Freshman quarterback Cason Carswell’s first career start at Western Illinois led to a player of the week award from the OVC-Big South.
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Redbird rewind: Fourth-quarter stumbles cost Illinois State against No. 1 NDSU

Illinois State went toe-to-toe Saturday in Normal with No. 1 North Dakota State before fourth-quarter miscues proved costly in a 33-16 loss.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western loses league road opener, finds a spark on offense

Western Illinois allowed more than 600 yards of offense Saturday but found a spark on offense in a 66-20 loss to No. 9 Tennessee Tech.
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Illinois State cornerback Nkuba catches on quickly for sixth-ranked Redbirds

Illinois State cornerback has four interceptions in four games this season and is leading the nation for the sixth-ranked Redbirds.
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Versatile Western Illinois safety Ti’a leans on experience to make impact on field

Western Illinois safety Malini Ti’a has used his versatility and experience to become one of the OVC-Big South’s leading tacklers.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois defensive back Tienne Fridge

Tienne Fridge has played five years of college football but was better growing up at another sport. Learn all about the Eastern Illinois defender in our Q&A.
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Illinois State defensive lineman Harman ruled out for season with ‘lower body injury’

Illinois State defensive lineman Ben Harman, who leads the team in QB hurries, will miss the rest of the season with a “lower body injury.”