Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Saluki rewind: BYU rolls in second half, snaps Southern Illinois’ FBS win streak

The Cougars outscored the Salukis, 24-7, in the second half to post the season-opening win.
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Redbird rewind: Iowa spoils strong ISU first-half effort, pulls away for one-sided win

The No. 25 Hawkeyes steamrolled the Redbirds in the second half.
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Retooled & 10th-ranked FCS Southern Illinois opens season at FBS member BYU

Head coach Nick Hill’s Salukis are gunning for their third straight victory over an FBS foe.
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How will two-QB system look for Illinois State? More ‘feel’ than script, says Spack

Illinois State won’t have a script for its two-quarterback system Saturday against Iowa. It will be situational, says head coach Brock Spack.
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Trip to Iowa City brings back memories of ‘Uncle Kevin’ for ISU’s Kasper brothers

Illinois State wide receivers Eddie and Brett Kasper fondly remember Iowa City, where the Redbirds play Saturday. Their uncle, Kevin, was a star wide receiver at Iowa.
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What do FBS programs get out of playing FCS opponents?
Prairie State Pigskin examines the reasons why Illinois FCS schools schedule in-state FCS programs and if it’s likely to continue.
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Fresh Faces: Tackle or guard? To Illinois State O-line newcomer Guedet, just being on the field is what matters most

Illinois State newcomer J.J. Guedet doesn’t care where he plays on the offensive line. The transfer from Minnesota just wants to play.
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Redbirds have the potential to rekindle 2014 glory, Spack says

“That (2014) was a great football team. I think this (year’s) team could challenge them,” 16th-year ISU head coach Brock Spack.
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Fresh Faces: Sure-handed Middleton catching on, absorbing lessons for Salukis

Redshirt freshman Allen Middleton has advanced his skills as a wide receiver for the Salukis and is expecting to make a big impact this fall.
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Former pass-rush newbie Abdullah adds more tools to become Illinois State sack specialist

Amir Abdullah wasn’t a natural pass rusher when he arrived at Illinois State. Now he’s got a growing skill set of rush moves.