Category: SIU Salukis

Southern Illinois return specialist was finally ruled eligible last month to play his fifth year with the Salukis. He returned a punt for a TD against Illinois State.

Southern Illinois did not surpass 100 total offensive yards Saturday until late in the third quarter and stumbled to a 35-14 loss.

Running back Chandler Chapman helped Southern Illinois keep its offense on the field last weekend thanks to success on first- and second-down runs.

Southern Illinois converted only three of 13 third-down opportunities Saturday in a 31-10 loss at South Dakota.

Southern Illinois safety Matthew McClelland, who missed last season with a knee injury, grabbed his first interception of the season last weekend.

The Southern Illinois offense endured a number of struggles in Saturday’s home loss to Youngstown State.

Southern Illinois sputtered through the second half Saturday in Carbondale, dropping a 28-16 decision to Youngstown State.

Southern Illinois piled up a season high in yards Saturday, but the Salukis’ defense and special teams had plenty of highlights in a 46-6 victory at Murray State.

Southern Illinois newcomer Ta’Nerrean “Rue” Jackson is the team’s starting free safety and a father of two young sons.