Prairie State Pigskin

All Illinois. All FCS.

Prairie State Pigskin


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

    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.

    November 22, 2025
  • Leatherneck rewind: WIU finishes with win as Holman claims OVC-Big South rushing title

    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.

    November 22, 2025
  • Panther rewind: FBS No. 10 Alabama shuts out Eastern Illinois in season finale

    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.

    November 22, 2025
  • After earning a scholarship, Redbird LB Bauer vows to sharpen his game

    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.

    November 21, 2025
  • Eastern linebacker Nickson returns to hometown for season finale at FBS Alabama

    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).

    November 21, 2025
  • Amid breakout season, SIU QB Williams finds ‘ultimate joy’ in building connections

    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.

    November 20, 2025
  • Confident freshman CB Keith catches on quickly for Western Illinois defense

    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.

    November 20, 2025
  • Moving the Chains with . . . Southern Illinois wide receiver Jay Jones

    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.

    November 19, 2025
  • Pro wrestling remains a family affair for Illinois State D-line coach, younger brother

    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.

    November 18, 2025
  • Bitter 5-overtime loss stings SIU as Salukis now regroup for rival Redbirds

    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.

    November 17, 2025
Previous Page
1 2 3 4 5 … 85
Next Page

Blog at WordPress.com.

  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Prairie State Pigskin
    • Join 30 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Prairie State Pigskin
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar