Tag: college football
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Saluki rewind: South Dakota’s quick start buries SIU in Missouri Valley opener
South Dakota’s quick start helped the Coyotes outrun Southern Illinois, 42-13, on Saturday in the MVFC opener for both teams.
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Veteran WR group provides Southern QB Simmons comfort in his new role

SIU’s veteran wide receivers worked to help new starting QB Hunter Simmons get comfortable during his first start, when he threw for 341 yards.
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Healthy Drakeford making an impact for Eastern as Big South-OVC play arrives

Safety Kaelin Drakeford, playing with a healthy shoulder this fall, has made an impact on EIU’s defense.
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Moving the Chains with … Western Illinois defensive tackle Brian Bruce
Brian Bruce has sacked quarterbacks and blocked kicks during his Western Illinois career. He shares his love of football, food and more in our Q&A.
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Salukis seek to sharpen pass defense as MVFC portion of schedule kicks off
Southern Illinois has faced three nationally ranked quarterbacks in its first four games. The Salukis rank 122nd in pass defense among FCS teams.
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Leatherneck rewind: First-half momentum fizzles for Western in loss to rival ISU

Western Illinois saw its first-half momentum fade away quickly Saturday in a 51-34 loss to Illinois State in Normal.
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From Melbourne to Charleston: Australian punter’s family enjoys EIU football, community during U.S. trip
EIU punter Jacob Horvath’s parents and aunt will see their third game of the season Saturday during a nearly month-long trip from Australia.
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No longer just ‘a kickoff guy,’ Western Illinois kicker Chadha finds his groove
At two previous schools, Antonio Chadha was just “a kickoff guy.” The Western Illinois kicker has found his groove this season.
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Illinois State walk-on receiver Lord catching on quickly for Redbirds
Walk-on freshman Dylan Lord leads Illinois State through two games with nine receptions and 81 receiving yards.
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Moving the Chains with … Eastern Illinois offensive tackle Nic DiSanto

Eastern Illinois offensive tackle Nic DiSanto shares his best hockey memories, things to love about Michigan and more in our Moving the Chains Q&A.