Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois offensive tackle Abdou Toure
Southern Illinois offensive tackle Abdou Toure grew up in Senegal, moved to Georgia and now plays football in Carbondale. Learn about his travels, passions and tall family in our Q&A.
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Scout’s honor: Long before Saturday, scout team players provide important preparation for Illinois FCS programs
Prairie State Pigskin takes an inside look at the contributions of scout team members.
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Big target, big production: Illinois State TE Grandy thrives as offensive weapon
Tight end Cam Grandy’s 31 receptions this season ranks as the sixth-most in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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Saluki rewind: Baker snares another record as SIU rolls past Murray State
Southern Illinois QB Nic Baker became the program’s career passing leader, but it was the Saluki running game and defense that shined in a 27-6 win at Murray State.
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Redbird rewind: Annexstad, defense turn slow start around for Illinois State
Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad threw four touchdowns and led the team in rushing Saturday in a 44-7 rout of Indiana State.
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Leatherneck rewind: Turnovers turn into trouble for Western Illinois
Western Illinois turned the ball over four times Saturday in a 48-7 Missouri Valley Football Conference loss to Missouri State.
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No. 13 SIU seeks return to win column against Missouri Valley newcomer
Following last Saturday’s disappointing defeat, No. 13 Southern Illinois seeks a rebound against conference newcomer Murray State.
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Illinois State LB Niekamp putting together ‘special’ season as starter
Redshirt freshman linebacker Tye Niekamp didn’t expect to be on the field much for Illinois State, but he has responded to his starting role.
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From group chat to game days: WIU WR Jackson catching on with new QB
Wide receiver Jaylin Jackson has 21 catches over the last three weeks for Western Illinois and is among the MVFC leaders in receptions.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz
Illinois State receiver Daniel Sobkowicz shares interesting facts about this two-sport high school career, his athletic family and more in this Moving the Chains Q&A.
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