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  • Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State left tackle Brandon Smith

    Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State left tackle Brandon Smith

    Illinois State left tackle Brandon Smith shares his transition from limited playing time to developing into a starter along with his Indianapolis football connections and feelings for his family.

    October 8, 2025
  • When Saluki starters went down, reserves stepped up in Missouri Valley opener

    When Saluki starters went down, reserves stepped up in Missouri Valley opener

    A year ago, injuries decimated the Southern Illinois football season. In Saturday’s Missouri Valley Football Conference opener against Indiana State, the Salukis shook off losses to key players.

    October 7, 2025
  • Eastern Illinois TE McNab overcomes rare disease, snares 1st collegiate TD catch 

    Eastern Illinois TE McNab overcomes rare disease, snares 1st collegiate TD catch 

    EIU tight end Joe McNab, who has battled Guillain-Barre syndrome, caught his first career pass in Saturday’s OVC-Big South win against Tennessee State. It was also his first career touchdown.

    October 6, 2025
  • Redbird rewind: Fourth-quarter stumbles cost Illinois State against No. 1 NDSU

    Redbird rewind: Fourth-quarter stumbles cost Illinois State against No. 1 NDSU

    Illinois State went toe-to-toe Saturday in Normal with No. 1 North Dakota State before fourth-quarter miscues proved costly in a 33-16 loss.

    October 5, 2025
  • Saluki rewind: No. 10/11 SIU throttles Indiana State in Missouri Valley opener

    Saluki rewind: No. 10/11 SIU throttles Indiana State in Missouri Valley opener

    Southern Illinois rang up 656 yards of total offense en route to a 55-27 win against Indiana State.

    October 4, 2025
  • Panther rewind: Eastern trounces Tennessee State, moves to 2-0 in league standings

    Panther rewind: Eastern trounces Tennessee State, moves to 2-0 in league standings

    Eastern Illinois made big plays in all three phases of the game for Saturday’s 31-7 victory over Tennessee State.

    October 4, 2025
  • Leatherneck rewind: Western loses league road opener, finds a spark on offense

    Leatherneck rewind: Western loses league road opener, finds a spark on offense

    Western Illinois allowed more than 600 yards of offense Saturday but found a spark on offense in a 66-20 loss to No. 9 Tennessee Tech.

    October 4, 2025
  • Illinois State cornerback Nkuba catches on quickly for sixth-ranked Redbirds

    Illinois State cornerback Nkuba catches on quickly for sixth-ranked Redbirds

    Illinois State cornerback has four interceptions in four games this season and is leading the nation for the sixth-ranked Redbirds.

    October 3, 2025
  • LB Presto contributing ‘high-level’ magic to Salukis’ ball-hawking defense

    LB Presto contributing ‘high-level’ magic to Salukis’ ball-hawking defense

    Southern Illinois opens its Missouri Valley Football Conference schedule with a 6 p.m. Saturday game against Indiana State at Saluki Stadium.

    October 3, 2025
  • Dynamic Nelson developing into key playmaker for EIU offense

    Dynamic Nelson developing into key playmaker for EIU offense

    Eastern Illinois hosts Tennessee State at 2 p.m. Saturday in OVC-Big South action. A win would give the Panthers a 2-0 league start for the first time since 2017.

    October 2, 2025
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