Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Patience, hard work putting Illinois State RB King on a path back to gridiron this fall

A patient approach to recovering from a severe knee injury has served Mason King well since being hurt last fall.
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Healing Bohanek ‘grateful’ for final Southern Illinois go-around as spring practice opens

Veteran linebacker Colin Bohanek returns as a mainstay for the Salukis at linebacker as well as for leadership.
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With career records in sight, Illinois State WR Sobkowicz chasing a different No. 1

Daniel Sobkowicz needs 69 catches, 1,161 yards and 10 TDs be rank No. 1 in all three career categories at Illinois State, but his focus is on a different No. 1.
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SIU head coach Nick Hill having ‘a blast’ since adding offensive coordinator duties

Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill is back in meeting rooms — and loving it — since adding offensive coordinator duties this offseason.
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February signing day 2025: New Southern Illinois DE in a rush to make an impact in Carbondale

Defensive end Donnie Wingate, a mid-year transfer added to the Southern Illinois roster, had a career-high five sacks last season.
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February signing day 2025: Former Illinois State QB helps deliver transfer cornerback

Veteran head coach Brock Spack’s program added 13 players: 9 transfers and four high school athletes.
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After solid NFL rookie season, former Illinois State All-American Grandy strives for further success

The Cincinnati Bengals extended Grandy’s contract through 2025.
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‘Random’ number adds up to Senior Bowl call for Illinois State safety Jackson

Illinois State safety Keondre Jackson answered a “random” call on his cell phone, which turned out to be a Senior Bowl invitation.
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5 burning questions for 2025: Illinois State edition

What are the key questions facing Illinois State as they look to return to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons next fall?
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Season recap capsule ‘24: Illinois State Redbirds

Shaking off early-season injuries, Illinois State returned to the FCS postseason for the first time in five years.