Tag: SIU Salukis

Southern Illinois QB Nic Baker became the program’s career passing leader, but it was the Saluki running game and defense that shined in a 27-6 win at Murray State.

After suffering its first loss of the season in shocking fashion, Southern Illinois prepares to get back to its winning ways.

Unranked Youngstown State shocked No. 5/6 Southern Illinois, 31-3, in the Salukis’ conference opener.

Winners of four straight games to open the season, Southern Illinois continues to take a “one game at a time” approach.

The SIU Salukis are off to their best start to a season since 2007 following a 33-20 win against Missouri State.

SIU quarterback Nic Baker has 7,488 career passing yards and needs 407 yards to pass Joel Sambursky and become the all-time passing leader at SIU.

Despite being idle with a bye last weekend, the SIU Salukis moved up two spots into the FCS Top 10.

Throwing the ball 51 times was effective against Southeast Missouri, but Southern Illinois wants its run game to play a bigger role.

Fresh off his game-changing forced fumble and recovery in SIU’s comeback win over Southeast Missouri, Desman Hearns shares how he turned the tide.