Tag: SIU Salukis
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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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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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Healthy Schwendeman brings passion for ‘hitting people’ back to lineup for Salukis

Southern Illinois tight end Ryan Schwendeman has always embraced the physical side of football. This fall, he’s happy to be back on the field after an injury in 2024.
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Saluki rewind: Hot start fades away in Southern’s loss to FBS Boilermakers

SIU struck early Saturday before Purdue responded with 27 unanswered points in the Boilermakers’ 34-17 victory.
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Experienced Behm returns as integral element to Southern Illinois defense

A year after suffering through an injury-plagued season, Akron transfer linebacker Andrew Behm is leading both on and off the field for No. 14 Southern Illinois.
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‘Meathead guy’ Wingate delivers in dynamic defensive Saluki performance

Transfer defensive end Donnie Wingate delivered a strong performance in his Southern Illinois debut as the Salukis rolled to an opening night victory.
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Saluki rewind: Eager Williams shines bright in return to field as SIU starting QB

Quarterback D.J. Williams threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in his return to the field Saturday in SIU’s 49-3 season-opening win.
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Southern Illinois enters opener with renewed focus, grim determination

With last year’s disappointing season in the rearview mirror, SIU begins 2025 as the 20th ranked team in FCS.
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Coach-to-player communication tops list of rules changes for upcoming FCS season

While several communications rule changes are being implemented for this college season, expansion of coach-to-player communication at the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level is perhaps the most noteworthy.
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Fresh Faces: Southern Illinois transfer safety has catchy name, impactful game

New Southern Illinois safety Jagger Williams brings a catchy name and loads of collegiate experience to his new school as a transfer.