Category: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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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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Wash delivers in the rain, continues comeback story with Southern Illinois
Seemingly out of football a year ago, Southern Illinois running back Lem Wash delivered at a key moment in the Salukis’ 27-7 win at Murray State.
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Illinois State left guard Woodard takes improvement, mentorship seriously
Left guard Landon Woodard of Illinois State is the reigning winner of the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week honor.
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Southern Illinois warms up to diverse running game as November chill arrives
As weather conditions shift in November, Southern Illinois showed they can adjust Saturday at Murray State on a rainy day.
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Sack-loving Steffen embracing renewed health while disrupting opposing offenses
After missing last season with a torn pectoral muscle, Illinois State defensive tackle Garrett Steffen has become a disruptive force for the nationally ranked Redbirds.
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