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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.
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Return playoff trip comes into focus for streaking Illinois State with one game left

A return trip to the playoffs became much clearer Saturday for Illinois State with its fourth win in a row, 35-21 at South Dakota State.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State rocks SDSU with first-quarter blitz, rolls to key victory

Illinois State’s 28-point first quarter Saturday drove the Redbirds to a 35-21 Missouri Valley Football Conference win against South Dakota State.
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Saluki rewind: South Dakota edges SIU in 5-overtime heartbreaker

“You just feel gutted walking off the field like that,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said. “They made one more play than us. I really feel for the guys. Like I told them in there (locker room), there’s not many words that I can say in here and elaborate.”