Tag: Missouri Valley Football Conference
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Breakfast meetings help Southern Illinois QB Williams cook up big plays, for starters
Quarterback D.J. Williams has helped Southern Illinois to a 3-1 record thanks to his impressive stats and innovative ideas.
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Southern Illinois WR Davis shines under spotlight of War for the Wheel rivalry … again
For the third season in a row, Southern Illinois WR Vinson Davis III had a big game against rival Southeast Missouri.
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Faith-fueled Maldonado proves reliable at key overtime moment for Redbirds
Illinois State kicker Matt Maldonado kicked three field goals including a career-long 51-yarder as well as a 38-yarder to keep the Redbirds on track for their double-overtime victory Saturday against North Alabama.
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Saluki rewind: Southern blows out rival SEMO, wins back War for the Wheel trophy
As Southern Illinois players passed around the ship’s wheel that was the reward for their rivalry win Saturday against rival Southeast Missouri, the prize found plenty of capable hands.
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Redbird rewind: No. 4/6 Illinois State escapes double OT upset bid
Nationally ranked Illinois State slipped past unranked North Alabama, 38-36, in double overtime Saturday at Hancock Stadium.
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Illinois State returns home seeking third straight win, continued growth
Top 10-ranked Illinois State seeks its third straight win as the Redbirds host North Alabama at noon Saturday in Normal.
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Fresh from jump in polls, SIU battle-ready for regional rival SEMO in annual War for the Wheel
The Southern Illinois-Southeast Missouri rivalry has only grown in importance and intensity under respective head coaches Nick Hill and Tom Matukewicz. This year’s edition should be just as heated.
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Moving the Chains with … Southern Illinois running back Kayleb Wagner
Born without a left hand and forearm, Southern Illinois RB Kayleb Wagner has been an inspiration to many. He shares his story in our Moving the Chains Q&A.
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As non-conference schedule nears end, Illinois State defense continues to evolve
As nationally ranked Illinois State prepares for its final non-conference game, the Redbirds yearn to tighten up their pass defense.
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Saluki rewind: Southern’s finishing kick closes out dominant win over UT Martin
Southern Illinois used an impressive second half on offense and defense Saturday night in a 37-10 victory at UT Martin.
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