Tag: SIU Salukis
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Southern Illinois rewind: Defense rises up, helps Salukis start 2-0 in Missouri Valley

The Southern Illinois defense held Illinois State to 80 yards rushing and snuffed out of late drive to beat the Redbirds in Normal for the first time since 2012.
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Suddenly hot SIU faces rival Illinois State

After starting the season 0-2, the Southern Illinois Salukis have won two straight games.
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Smart helmet technology makes its way into Illinois State-Southern Illinois rivalry

This past January, Riddell — the world’s leading helmet manufacturer — announced its latest helmet design for comfort and safety. This fall, two Illinois FCS programs are putting it to use on the field.
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Southern rewind: Salukis steamroll North Dakota, snatch Missouri Valley opener

Southern Illinois throttled North Dakota 34-17 in the Salukis’ conference opening game.
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With Big Ten win in rearview mirror, SIU sets sights on Missouri Valley slate

Southern Illinois moved back into the FCS Top 25 following its victory over Northwestern.
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Beating Northwestern ‘lit the fire’ for Saluki defense after rough start to season

SIU’s upset win against Northwestern “lit the fire” for the Saluki defense, which had allowed 98 points in its first two games.
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Southern rewind: Dawgs have their day with upset victory against FBS Northwestern

Southern Illinois put its 0-2 start to rest in a big way Saturday, upsetting FBS Northwestern, 31-24, in Evanston.
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SIU’s Hill dialed into Northwestern’s Fitzgerald’s path to success

A phone call from Pat Fitzgerald in late 2015 gave Nick Hill confidence going into his interview at Southern Illinois University.
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Southern rewind: Touchdown in waning seconds leaves Salukis stunned & off to worst start since 2015

In a game that saw nine lead changes, Southeast Missouri State prevailed over rival Southern Illinois in Carbondale.
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SIU seeks to right the ship after ‘a collective butt whupping’

Southern Illinois needs a strong bounce-back game after being blown out in the 2022 season opener.