Category: Southern Illinois
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‘Meathead guy’ Wingate delivers in dynamic defensive Saluki performance
Transfer defensive end Donnie Wingate delivered a strong performance in his Southern Illinois debut as the Salukis rolled to an opening night victory.
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Saluki rewind: Eager Williams shines bright in return to field as SIU starting QB
Quarterback D.J. Williams threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in his return to the field Saturday in SIU’s 49-3 season-opening win.
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Southern Illinois enters opener with renewed focus, grim determination
With last year’s disappointing season in the rearview mirror, SIU begins 2025 as the 20th ranked team in FCS.
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Coach-to-player communication tops list of rules changes for upcoming FCS season
While several communications rule changes are being implemented for this college season, expansion of coach-to-player communication at the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level is perhaps the most noteworthy.
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Fresh Faces: Southern Illinois transfer safety has catchy name, impactful game
New Southern Illinois safety Jagger Williams brings a catchy name and loads of collegiate experience to his new school as a transfer.
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Reconnected in Carbondale: New WR McCray excited to play with old friend again
New Southern Illinois WR Fabian McCray has reconnected with old friend — QB D.J. Williams — with the Salukis.
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Something old, something new: Southern Illinois WR group has experience, youth galore
The Southern Illinois wide receiver group has six seniors and plenty of youth as the Salukis prepare for the 2025 season.
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Illinois State again tops Land of Lincoln FCS programs with most in-state prep players
Longtime recruiting analyst “Edgy Tim” O’Halloran shares his insight on FCS players on the four Illinois FCS programs.
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Southern Illinois QB Williams focused on ‘prove it’ season for Salukis this fall
Playing quarterback at Southern Illinois was “the chance of a lifetime” for D.J. Williams, who is fully recovered from a broken hand.
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Illinois FCS transfer tracker: June update
Prairie State Pigskin updates transfer additions for the four Illinois FCS programs.
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