Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Saluki rewind: Points off turnovers propel top-ranked North Dakota State past SIU
North Dakota State rode turnovers gained and big plays to topple Southern Illinois, 45-17, in a battle of Top 10 FCS teams.
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RB Chapman, Salukis ready for showdown at No. 1-ranked North Dakota State
Southern Illinois, winners of three straight games and ranked No. 9/10 in the national FCS polls, plays in Fargo against top-ranked and defending national champion North Dakota State Saturday.
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Versatile Jones finds good fit at end along No. 9/10 Illinois State’s defensive front
Versatile defensive lineman Travis Jones has found his fit at defensive end this season for nationally ranked Illinois State.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State left tackle Brandon Smith
Illinois State left tackle Brandon Smith shares his transition from limited playing time to developing into a starter along with his Indianapolis football connections and feelings for his family.
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When Saluki starters went down, reserves stepped up in Missouri Valley opener
A year ago, injuries decimated the Southern Illinois football season. In Saturday’s Missouri Valley Football Conference opener against Indiana State, the Salukis shook off losses to key players.
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Redbird rewind: Fourth-quarter stumbles cost Illinois State against No. 1 NDSU
Illinois State went toe-to-toe Saturday in Normal with No. 1 North Dakota State before fourth-quarter miscues proved costly in a 33-16 loss.
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Saluki rewind: No. 10/11 SIU throttles Indiana State in Missouri Valley opener
Southern Illinois rang up 656 yards of total offense en route to a 55-27 win against Indiana State.
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Leatherneck rewind: Western loses league road opener, finds a spark on offense
Western Illinois allowed more than 600 yards of offense Saturday but found a spark on offense in a 66-20 loss to No. 9 Tennessee Tech.
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Illinois State cornerback Nkuba catches on quickly for sixth-ranked Redbirds
Illinois State cornerback has four interceptions in four games this season and is leading the nation for the sixth-ranked Redbirds.
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LB Presto contributing ‘high-level’ magic to Salukis’ ball-hawking defense
Southern Illinois opens its Missouri Valley Football Conference schedule with a 6 p.m. Saturday game against Indiana State at Saluki Stadium.
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