Category: Southern Illinois
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Goodbye Bison, hello question marks: Illinois teams, FCS face changing landscape

North Dakota State answered a long-asked question Monday by moving up to FBS. What’s left behind are plenty of questions for FCS and teams in Illinois.
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February signing period 2026: SIU’s newest prep signees highlighted by all-state WR

Southern Illinois added 10 new high school recruits Wednesday on February’s national signing day, including an all-state wide receiver.
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Son of SIU all-conference center headlines Saluki mid-year transfers

Illinois transfer Kellen Francis joins Nick Hill’s Southern Illinois program following in his father Mark’s footsteps.
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Five burning questions for 2026: Southern Illinois Salukis

The return of quarterback D.J. Williams has provided Southern Illinois with plenty of excitement for the 2026 season.
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Season recap capsule 2025: Southern Illinois Salukis

A pair of late-season, disappointing losses left Southern Illinois out of the FCS playoffs for the second straight fall.
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QB’s return to Southern Illinois sparks joy for his biggest fans — Coach Nick Hill’s kids

SIU quarterback D.J. Williams’ decision to return to the Salukis sparked joy among some of his biggest fans — Coach Nick HIll’s children.
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Sped-up transfer portal certain to open with a flurry of activity for Illinois FCS teams

Speed dating. Musical chairs. The Wild West. Whatever description you prefer, today (Jan. 2) marks a drastic change in the Division I football transfer portal window.
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December signing day 2025: Salukis sign balanced prep recruiting class

Southern Illinois signed a balanced high school recruiting class for the December signing period.
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Southern Illinois QB Williams wants to continue career, but will that be in Carbondale?

Quarterback D.J. Williams is facing a big decision about his college football future, and he wants SIU coach Nick HIll to be a key voice in that process.
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Saluki rewind: Southern outruns rival Redbirds with punishing run game, defense

Southern Illinois used a punishing ground game and a stingy defense to upset No. 11 Illinois State and make a case for an FCS playoff spot.