Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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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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Sobkowicz’s return provides an added boost to high-flying Illinois State offense
The return of wide receiver Daniel Sobkowicz from injury Saturday at Indiana State provided the Redbirds with plenty of good vibes.
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Redbird rewind: ‘Playmaker’ Rittenhouse puts Illinois State offense into high gear
Quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Illinois State to a 52-20 rout of Indiana State.
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Saluki rewind: SIU playoff aspirations dealt a blow at Youngstown State
Southern Illinois failed to hold a three-touchdown first half lead and fell at Youngstown State in a crucial Missouri Valley Football Conference game.
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