Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Illinois State’s new-look secondary has shined, but big test against SIU lies ahead
Junior cornerback Franky West is the most experienced player in an Illinois State secondary that is thriving this fall.
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Suddenly hot SIU faces rival Illinois State
After starting the season 0-2, the Southern Illinois Salukis have won two straight games.
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East St. Louis product Reed takes over atop Western Illinois RB depth chart
East St. Louis Senior grad Jaylen Reed takes over as the starting running back at Western Illinois after making his season debut last week.
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Smart helmet technology makes its way into Illinois State-Southern Illinois rivalry
This past January, Riddell — the world’s leading helmet manufacturer — announced its latest helmet design for comfort and safety. This fall, two Illinois FCS programs are putting it to use on the field.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Western Illinois kicker Mason Laramie
Western Illinois kicker Mason Laramie has gone from delivering Peloton bikes to delivering game-winning field goals.
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Southern rewind: Salukis steamroll North Dakota, snatch Missouri Valley opener
Southern Illinois throttled North Dakota 34-17 in the Salukis’ conference opening game.
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Western rewind: Interceptions pave way to Leatherneck downfall
Northern Iowa
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With Big Ten win in rearview mirror, SIU sets sights on Missouri Valley slate
Southern Illinois moved back into the FCS Top 25 following its victory over Northwestern.
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WIU depth chart still poses questions as Leathernecks open conference schedule
Winless in its non-conference games, Western Illinois hosts Northern Iowa to begin the 2022 Missouri Valley season.
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Beating Northwestern ‘lit the fire’ for Saluki defense after rough start to season
SIU’s upset win against Northwestern “lit the fire” for the Saluki defense, which had allowed 98 points in its first two games.
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