Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Studious Illinois State CB Crowell has long memory for game-changing interceptions
Illinois State defensive back Key Crowell has a long memory when it comes to game-changing interceptions, like his pick-six against Indiana State.
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Salukis strain for continued winning formula during bye week reset
Prairie State Pigskin examines the pluses and minuses as Southern Illinois football heads into its final four games.
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Long before career tackles milestone, Niekamp set an example for other Redbirds
Illinois State linebacker Tye Niekamp reached 400 career tackles during Saturday’s win against Indiana State.
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Redbird rewind: Stingy Illinois State defense comes to the rescue, stifles Sycamores
Illinois State’s defense stymied Indiana State multiple times in the red zone, helping the No. 10 Redbirds score a 17-10 victory.
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Saluki rewind: Schofield’s late field goal helps Southern halt 3-game losing skid
Weston Schofield’s 31-yard field goal as time expired helped Southern Illinois beat No. 21. UNI, 20-17, to end a three-game skid.
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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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Harman grateful to be back from injury and contributing to Illinois State defense
Illinois State junior Ben Harman has returned from a 2025 season-ending foot injury to beceome a stalwart in the defensive line.
