Category: Southern Illinois
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Illinois FCS transfer tracker: Winter 2026 update
With the trimmed down transfer window closed and spring semester classes and winter workouts in full swing, Prairie State Pigskin breaks down where the Illinois FCS programs stand.
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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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