Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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After earning a scholarship, Redbird LB Bauer vows to sharpen his game
The former walk-on has become a solid linebacker in an improving Illinois State defense.
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Amid breakout season, SIU QB Williams finds ‘ultimate joy’ in building connections
While enjoying a highly productive season, Southern Illinois QB D.J. Williams finds “ultimate joy” in building bonds with teammates.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Southern Illinois wide receiver Jay Jones
SIU receiver Jay Jones shared his thoughts on splitting time between Chicago and St. Louis, his Thanksgiving memories and which teammate and coach is the funniest.
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Pro wrestling remains a family affair for Illinois State D-line coach, younger brother
Ben Black watched pro wrestling growing up, and now he’s rooting on his brother Josh, who is part of WWE’s NXT developmental brand.
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Bitter 5-overtime loss stings SIU as Salukis now regroup for rival Redbirds
Saturday’s defeat left SIU at 6-5 overall and 3-4 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. It also likely is the death knell for a Saluki postseason berth.
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Return playoff trip comes into focus for streaking Illinois State with one game left
A return trip to the playoffs became much clearer Saturday for Illinois State with its fourth win in a row, 35-21 at South Dakota State.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State rocks SDSU with first-quarter blitz, rolls to key victory
Illinois State’s 28-point first quarter Saturday drove the Redbirds to a 35-21 Missouri Valley Football Conference win against South Dakota State.
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Saluki rewind: South Dakota edges SIU in 5-overtime heartbreaker
“You just feel gutted walking off the field like that,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said. “They made one more play than us. I really feel for the guys. Like I told them in there (locker room), there’s not many words that I can say in here and elaborate.”
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After waiting his turn, redshirt senior DB Wilson making the most of his opportunity as ISU starter
Defensive back Cam Wilson waited until his redshirt senior season to gain a starting position. He and his Redbird teammates play at South Dakota State Saturday in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
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SIU’s Robinson concerned with doing his part to get Salukis into postseason
Southern Illinois faces consecutive must-win Missouri Valley Football Conference games if the Salukis have a chance of making the 24-team FCS playoff field.
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