Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Fresh Faces at Southern Illinois: WR Gibson likely to grab key role for Salukis

Sophomore wide receiver Zach Gibson made two receptions last season, but one was a 19-yard TD catch in an upset victory against South Dakota State.
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Team capsule at a glance: Southern Illinois

Here’s a quick glance at Southern Illinois University football.
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Fully healthy Williams bolsters an already formidable SIU arsenal

A fully healthy Javon Williams Jr. is back and apparently better than ever for Southern Illinois football.
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Team capsule at a glance: Illinois State

Here’s a look at Illinois State University football at a glance.
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Western prepared to go on attack with new, disruptive defensive scheme

At Kansas Wesleyan, Myers Hendrickson’s 2021 team had 36 sacks and 86 tackles for loss. His 2022 WIU team will use that same aggressive attack.
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Competition continues at QB, various spots as Western Illinois readies for 2022 season

Competition is ongoing at Western Illinois at quarterback and several other positions, said new head coach Myers Hendrickson.
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Southern Illinois CB Jules finds lesson in researching NFL’s legendary players

Southern Illinois cornerback P.J. Jules calls himself “a researcher” of some of the NFL’s greatest players, including Baltimore safety Ed Reed.
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Experience, depth and eye surgery should improve Illinois State’s offensive focus

Illinois State running back Cole Mueller credits offseason eye surgery with his improved receiving skills during fall camp for the Redbirds.
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Familiar faces back again for potent Southern Illinois offensive attack

Last season, Southern Illinois was one of only 36 teams in FCS to average at least 30 points a game on offense.
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New QB Annexstad makes big impression on Illinois State head coach Brock Spack

New Illinois State quarterback Zack Annexstad was the former starter at Minnesota. He has impressed coaches with his leadership skills.