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First-year starter Tolbert quickly up to speed for Eastern Illinois defense
Linebacker Elijawah Tolbert, a first-year starter at Eastern Illinois, used his experience on special teams last season to become a playmaker this fall.
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Moving the Chains with . . . SIU fullback Jacob Garrett
Southern Illinois fullback Jacob Garrett dishes on the many roommates he’s had, Halloween candy and costumes as well as some football too.
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Illinois State-Southern Illinois football rivalry enters two-season hiatus
Traditional rival Illinois State and Southern Illinois will not meet again on the football field until 2025.
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Southern Illinois rewind: Defense rises up, helps Salukis start 2-0 in Missouri Valley
The Southern Illinois defense held Illinois State to 80 yards rushing and snuffed out of late drive to beat the Redbirds in Normal for the first time since 2012.
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Illinois State rewind: Redbird rally falls short against longtime rival SIU
Switching to an uptempo offense in the second half brought success, but ISU’s late comeback bid was thwarted by Southern Illinois.
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Western rewind: Leathernecks come up short on early drives, fall to No. 2 SDSU
Two WIU trips inside South Dakota State territory in the first half yielded only three points in Western’s 34-10 loss to No. 2 SDSU.
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Illinois State’s new-look secondary has shined, but big test against SIU lies ahead
Junior cornerback Franky West is the most experienced player in an Illinois State secondary that is thriving this fall.
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Suddenly hot SIU faces rival Illinois State
After starting the season 0-2, the Southern Illinois Salukis have won two straight games.
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East St. Louis product Reed takes over atop Western Illinois RB depth chart
East St. Louis Senior grad Jaylen Reed takes over as the starting running back at Western Illinois after making his season debut last week.
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Smart helmet technology makes its way into Illinois State-Southern Illinois rivalry
This past January, Riddell — the world’s leading helmet manufacturer — announced its latest helmet design for comfort and safety. This fall, two Illinois FCS programs are putting it to use on the field.
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