Tag: Southern Illinois University
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Same body, new position serve as springboard for ex-Saluki’s pro ambitions

Ze’Veyon Furcron, a 2021 All-American guard, is now the starting center for the XFL’s Orlando Guardians.
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Former SIU defensive back Tatum continuing his pro aspirations in XFL

The 28-year-old ex-Saluki sees the XFL as giving him “a fair shot and opportunity” to get into an NFL camp.
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Signing day ’23: Southern Illinois signs five new additions at safety, outside linebacker

On the Feb. 1 football signing day, Southern Illinois added reinforcements at safety and outside linebacker, including three transfers.
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Early signing day ’22: Unique visit from EIU linebacker pays off for Southern; in-state prep OT offers promise

Visiting Southern Illinois for a midweek recruiting visit gave former EIU linebacker plenty of one-on-one time with his new coaches.
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Early signing day ’22: Key returnee, WR class provide more weapons for SIU offense

The return of standout wide receiver D’Ante Cox and seven new wideouts in the early signing class provide more weapons for SIU’s offense.
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With early signing period approaching, Illinois FCS focused on building rosters

This year’s early signing date provides programs opportunities to add both transfers and prep players.
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Illinois State University regains prep championship games beginning in ’23

ISU will host the state’s high school football championship games for the next five years.
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Five burning questions for 2023: Southern Illinois Salukis edition

Revving up its scoring is a high priority this off-season for the Southern Illinois football team.
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Southern recap: Late-season swoon ends Salukis’ playoff bid

A season-ending four-game losing streak doomed SIU’s postseason bid.
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Illinois State’s Vandenburgh tackles top MVFC defensive honor; WIU WR Brantley is league’s Newcomer of the Year

Illinois State linebacker Zeke Vandenburgh and Western Illinois wide receiver Naseim Brantley won top individual honors from the Missouri Valley Football Conference.