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Redbird rewind: Frustrated Illinois State sees win streak vanish in one-sided loss to rival SIU

The No. 11-ranked Redbirds entered their rivalry game with Southern Illinois riding a four-game winning streak. It ended with a 37-7 shellacking to the No. 24 Salukis.
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Leatherneck rewind: WIU finishes with win as Holman claims OVC-Big South rushing title

Behind a new-look offensive line, Western Illinois running back Markell Holman helped WIU secure a win and his OVC-Big South rushing title.
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Panther rewind: FBS No. 10 Alabama shuts out Eastern Illinois in season finale

Eastern Illinois lost its seventh straight game to close out the 2025 season.
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After earning a scholarship, Redbird LB Bauer vows to sharpen his game

The former walk-on has become a solid linebacker in an improving Illinois State defense.
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Eastern linebacker Nickson returns to hometown for season finale at FBS Alabama

Eastern Illinois junior linebacker Ju’Wuan Nickson, who played at Tuscaloosa Hillcrest High School, will return to his hometown when the Panthers (3-8) visit Bryant-Denny Stadium against FBS Alabama (8-2).
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Amid breakout season, SIU QB Williams finds ‘ultimate joy’ in building connections

While enjoying a highly productive season, Southern Illinois QB D.J. Williams finds “ultimate joy” in building bonds with teammates.
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Confident freshman CB Keith catches on quickly for Western Illinois defense

Freshman cornerback Don Paul Keith turned heads at Western Illinois in fall camp. He has started the past six games for WIU.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Southern Illinois wide receiver Jay Jones

SIU receiver Jay Jones shared his thoughts on splitting time between Chicago and St. Louis, his Thanksgiving memories and which teammate and coach is the funniest.
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Pro wrestling remains a family affair for Illinois State D-line coach, younger brother

Ben Black watched pro wrestling growing up, and now he’s rooting on his brother Josh, who is part of WWE’s NXT developmental brand.
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Bitter 5-overtime loss stings SIU as Salukis now regroup for rival Redbirds

Saturday’s defeat left SIU at 6-5 overall and 3-4 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. It also likely is the death knell for a Saluki postseason berth.