Category: Southern Illinois
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Fresh Faces: Connections at Southern Illinois help transfer DL feel right at home
New Southern Illinois defensive lineman Ibrahim “Abe” Sanogo found two old faces when he arrived on his recruiting visit in Carbondale this spring.
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois offensive lineman Derek Harden Jr.
Derek Harden Jr. loves playing right guard for Southern Illinois and is also a big fan of cologne. He talks about it in our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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D-line coaching duo has ‘changed the game’ for Southern Illinois on defensive front
The addition of a second defensive line coach this off-season “has changed the game” for Southern Illinois up front.
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MVFC notebook: Walter Payton winner Brungard gives YSU defense confidence
Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard is a masterful offensive weapon, but he also provides the YSU defense plenty of confidence.
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Pushing aside last season’s disappointment, Southern Illinois takes aim on playoff berth
That was then. This is now. It’s a slogan that fits Southern Illinois football well as veteran head coach Nick Hill and his players push aside the disappointment of last year’s non-playoff fall into the promise of this season.
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After nearly a lifetime on the move, redshirt sophomore Archibald settling into Eastern defensive line
Eastern Illinois defensive lineman Aidan Archibald has lived a nomadic life. But, perhaps for the first time, he’s in a place that truly feels more like home.
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Punt formation, targeting adjustments headline rules changes for 2026 season
Punt formations and targeting penalties will see adjustments via college football rules changes the 2026 college football season. However, one potential change will not go into effect this fall.
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Underclassmen unveiling: Youth will help fuel Saluki defense, head coach Hill says
Even in this NIL/transfer portal era, Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill still believes in signing high school recruits. The Saluki defense certainly illustrates that.
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Southern Illinois QBs Williams, Curry take on different roles during spring practices
Spring practices looked different this year for Southern Illinois quarterbacks D.J. Williams and Jake Curry in Carbondale.
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After grabbing attention in winter weight room, transfer DT Johnson impresses in SIU spring practices
Troy University transfer ShuMond Johnson is expected to provide Southern Illinois with solid play at defensive tackle this fall.
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