Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Saluki rewind: SIU playoff aspirations dealt a blow at Youngstown State

Southern Illinois failed to hold a three-touchdown first half lead and fell at Youngstown State in a crucial Missouri Valley Football Conference game.
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Wash delivers in the rain, continues comeback story with Southern Illinois

Seemingly out of football a year ago, Southern Illinois running back Lem Wash delivered at a key moment in the Salukis’ 27-7 win at Murray State.
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Illinois State left guard Woodard takes improvement, mentorship seriously

Left guard Landon Woodard of Illinois State is the reigning winner of the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week honor.
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Southern Illinois warms up to diverse running game as November chill arrives

As weather conditions shift in November, Southern Illinois showed they can adjust Saturday at Murray State on a rainy day.
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Sack-loving Steffen embracing renewed health while disrupting opposing offenses

After missing last season with a torn pectoral muscle, Illinois State defensive tackle Garrett Steffen has become a disruptive force for the nationally ranked Redbirds.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State topples Northern Iowa for second straight victory

No. 17/18 Illinois State defeated Northern Iowa, 31-16, Saturday at Hancock Stadium for its sixth win of the season.
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Saluki rewind: Southern handles rain, Murray State to open pivotal month

Southern Illinois handled rainy conditions and held down Murray State’s offense in a 27-7 triumph.
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Southern Illinois O-line builds strong bonds off the field, big production on the field

With four players who have started every game, the Southern Illinois offensive line has built a strong bond as the team aims for a playoff berth.
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No. 17/18 Illinois State seeks to build November momentum for possible playoff bid

No. 17/18 Illinois State hosts unranked Northern Iowa at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State TE Scotty Presson Jr.

Scotty Presson Jr. played travel baseball and AAU basketball while growing up in St. Louis. He won an Illinois Class 3A state football championship at East St. Louis and is considered by many to be the sharpest dressed Illinois State player.