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SIU Salukis, head coach Hill primed for first playoff home game in 14 years
Head coach Nick Hill’s Salukis host Southland Conference champion Nicholls at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Stingy Southern Illinois defense relies on trust in one another, experience
The Southern Illinois Salukis have talent and skill on every level of their defense. But the trust they’ve built this season has been a game changer.
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois cornerback D.J. Johnson
Southern Illinois cornerback D.J. Johnson loves steak tacos, didn’t fall in love with the favorite sport in Indiana until sixth grade and serves as the team barber.
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Terrific tandem: Record-setting QB Baker, head coach Hill thrive together
Nic Baker holds virtually every SIU passing record on the books. But that’s just part of the story.
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Opponent capsule: Nicholls, SIU’s 1st-round FCS playoff foe, a 7-time FCS postseason participant
Southern Illinois hosts Southland Conference champion Nicholls in Saturday’s opening round of the FCS playoffs.
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Western Illinois dismisses Hendrickson, begins search for next head coach
WIU is mired in a school-record 24-game losing streak, dating back to 2021.
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Southern Illinois secures third FCS playoff spot in last four years, while 8-win Eastern narrowly misses field
Southern Illinois made the FCS playoffs for the third time in the past four seasons Sunday, while 8-win Eastern Illinois was left out.
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Panther rewind: Eastern achieves first 8-win season since 2013, awaits FCS playoff possibilities
Eastern Illinois earned a 28-14 victory against Robert Morris to secure an eight-win season. The Panthers now await the FCS playoff announcement.
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Saluki rewind: SIU bottles up Indiana State, grabs 7th win and awaits playoff committee’s Sunday announcement
“I don’t think there’s any denying that if there’s 14 at-large (playoff) teams, that we’re one of those 14 teams,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State’s late lead, playoff hopes slip away with 1-point loss to North Dakota
Special teams mistakes left Illinois State with another close loss Saturday at North Dakota and out of the FCS playoffs for a fourth consecutive year.
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