Tag: SIU Salukis
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QB’s return to Southern Illinois sparks joy for his biggest fans — Coach Nick Hill’s kids
SIU quarterback D.J. Williams’ decision to return to the Salukis sparked joy among some of his biggest fans — Coach Nick HIll’s children.
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Sped-up transfer portal certain to open with a flurry of activity for Illinois FCS teams
Speed dating. Musical chairs. The Wild West. Whatever description you prefer, today (Jan. 2) marks a drastic change in the Division I football transfer portal window.
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December signing day 2025: Salukis sign balanced prep recruiting class
Southern Illinois signed a balanced high school recruiting class for the December signing period.
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Southern Illinois QB Williams wants to continue career, but will that be in Carbondale?
Quarterback D.J. Williams is facing a big decision about his college football future, and he wants SIU coach Nick HIll to be a key voice in that process.
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Saluki rewind: Southern outruns rival Redbirds with punishing run game, defense
Southern Illinois used a punishing ground game and a stingy defense to upset No. 11 Illinois State and make a case for an FCS playoff spot.
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Amid breakout season, SIU QB Williams finds ‘ultimate joy’ in building connections
While enjoying a highly productive season, Southern Illinois QB D.J. Williams finds “ultimate joy” in building bonds with teammates.
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Moving the Chains with . . . Southern Illinois wide receiver Jay Jones
SIU receiver Jay Jones shared his thoughts on splitting time between Chicago and St. Louis, his Thanksgiving memories and which teammate and coach is the funniest.
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Bitter 5-overtime loss stings SIU as Salukis now regroup for rival Redbirds
Saturday’s defeat left SIU at 6-5 overall and 3-4 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. It also likely is the death knell for a Saluki postseason berth.
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Saluki rewind: South Dakota edges SIU in 5-overtime heartbreaker
“You just feel gutted walking off the field like that,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said. “They made one more play than us. I really feel for the guys. Like I told them in there (locker room), there’s not many words that I can say in here and elaborate.”
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SIU’s Robinson concerned with doing his part to get Salukis into postseason
Southern Illinois faces consecutive must-win Missouri Valley Football Conference games if the Salukis have a chance of making the 24-team FCS playoff field.
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