Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Southern LB Roth embraces new role, appreciates not being ‘overnight’ success
Southern Illinois linebacker Shane Roth — the Salukis’ former Special Teams Player of the Year — has a career-high 24 tackles this season as part of the linebacker rotation.
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Healing Redbirds prepare for November’s stretch run with playoff bid within reach

Illinois State returned a pair of preseason All-Americans to its defensive lineup for Saturday’s win at Hancock Stadium.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State outlasts Youngstown State as All-American linebacker returns

Illinois State won its second straight game, defeating Youngstown State for the first time since 2018.
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QB Lindauer’s comeback sparks ‘awesome’ reaction from SIU coaches, teammates

Michael Lindauer’s first career touchdown pass last weekend ignited a wave of emotions on the Southern Illinois sideline.
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After biding his time, Edwards making an impact for Illinois State

Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin graduate Reese Edwards has developed into a contributor on defense for Illinois State.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Illinois State right tackle Jake Pope

Illinois State right tackle Jake Pope shares the highs and lows of his collegiate career, along with some light-hearted thoughts in our weekly Q&A feature.
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Opportunity knocked, these Redbird runners have more than answered

Running backs Wenkers Wright and Matt Lawson, along with quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse, have provided a solid running game for Illinois State this season.
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Saluki rewind: Second-half swoon sends Southern Illinois to fifth loss in a row
Southern Illinois surrendered a 17-point halftime lead Saturday against Indiana State, losing 20-17 and extending its streak to five losses in a row.
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‘Looking for that winning feeling’ again, SIU Salukis strive to snap losing streak

Losers of four straight games, Southern Illinois travels to Terre Haute for a Saturday matchup with Indiana State.
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‘Every game is a playoff game’ for Illinois State as Redbirds try to end FCS postseason drought

Illinois State hasn’t been to the FCS playoffs since 2019. That can all change with a strong November push, says coach Brock Spack.