Tag: SIU Salukis

Since returning from a four-game absence with a toe injury SIU running back Ro Elliott has scored four touchdowns and averaged 5.6 yards a carry.

Tight end Aidan Quinn proved valuable in Southern Illinois’ opening-round playoff win as a blocker and a receiver for the Salukis.

Making a fourth-down sack right before halftime at is own 1-yard line epitomized the Southern Illinois defensive effort Saturday vs. Nicholls.

Southern Illinois used a fast start and a dominant defense to rout Nicholls, 35-0, in Saturday’s opening-round playoff game.

Head coach Nick Hill’s Salukis host Southland Conference champion Nicholls at 2 p.m. Saturday.

The Southern Illinois Salukis have talent and skill on every level of their defense. But the trust they’ve built this season has been a game changer.

Southern Illinois cornerback D.J. Johnson loves steak tacos, didn’t fall in love with the favorite sport in Indiana until sixth grade and serves as the team barber.

Nic Baker holds virtually every SIU passing record on the books. But that’s just part of the story.

Southern Illinois hosts Southland Conference champion Nicholls in Saturday’s opening round of the FCS playoffs.