Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Illinois State, Southern Illinois trending downward in playoff picture after Saturday’s losses
Two weeks ago, Illinois State and Southern Illinois both appeared well on the way to bolstering their playoff resumes. Things changed Saturday when both teams lost home conference games.
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Saluki rewind: ‘Inexcusable’ first half dooms Southern Illinois in loss to North Dakota
Two turnovers and less than a140 yards of offense in the first half doomed No. 12 Southern Illinois in a 38-19 loss to No. 9/11 North Dakota.
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Redbird rewind: Youngstown State QB spoils Illinois State homecoming
Youngstown State QB Beau Brungard accounted for 528 yards of total offense as the No. 25 Penguins defeated the No. 9/10 Redbirds Saturday at Hancock Stadium.
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Return to safety brings out the best in well-rounded Southern Illinois senior Parson
Senior safety Cejai Parson is back at his old position this fall for Southern Illinois and is the team’s second-leading tackler.
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Converted QB Kaplan making his mark as Illinois State inside linebacker
Three years ago, Mason Kaplan stared down the Illinois State defense as the opposing quarterback for non-scholarship Valparaiso. Now, he’s a starting inside linebacker for the Top 10 Redbirds.
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Illinois State ground game remains an important component for playoff drive
During each of Illinois State’s recent FCS playoff qualifying seasons, the Redbirds have featured a solid running game. This year appears to be on the same track.
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Salukis prepared to learn, turn the page after loss to defending champion NDSU
Losing to No. 1 North Dakota State stung Saturday, but the SIU Salukis are ready to learn from their mistakes and turn the page.
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Redbird rewind: Illinois State leans on powerful offense to put away pesky Murray
Illinois State piled up more than 500 yards of offense Saturday night to hold off winless Murray State in a 46-32 victory.
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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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