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Chicago State head coach points to upcoming Feb. 4 signing day as historic moment for new program

“Feb. 4 is a big day for this program. We’re going to celebrate these historic moments,” Bobby Rome II said.

January 23, 2026
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.

January 22, 2026
Well-traveled transfer TE Herrera ready to settle into ‘explosive’ Illinois State offense

Former Eastern Illinois tight end Alex Herrera has joined the Illinois State roster after a career year last season for the Panthers. He is one of five mid-year additions for ISU.

January 21, 2026
Five burning questions for 2026: Western Illinois Leathernecks

Prairie State Pigskin shares five key questions that will impact the 2026 season for Western Illinois.

January 16, 2026
Season recap capsule ‘25: Western Illinois Leathernecks

Second-year head coach Joe Davis’ Leathernecks won three of their final four games.

January 15, 2026
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.

January 10, 2026
Five burning questions for 2026: Eastern Illinois Panthers

How to create more offensive output is one of five burning questions for Eastern Illinois heading into 2026.

January 9, 2026
Season recap capsule 2025: Eastern Illinois Panthers

A promising start to its conference season was obliterated by a seven-game losing streak that looms over the Eastern Illinois offseason.

January 9, 2026
In their own words: Players, coaches describe the FCS championship game

Read how players and coaches from Illinois State and Montana State described Monday’s national championship game.

January 8, 2026
Illinois State’s Rittenhouse draws praise, even amid national title celebration

As his victorious Montana State team celebrated the national title Monday, head coach Brent Vigen sought out ISU quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse.

January 7, 2026