Tag: Southern Illinois University
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Saluki rewind: SIU’s offensive struggles front and center in Homecoming loss to rival Redbirds

Southern Illinois did not surpass 100 total offensive yards Saturday until late in the third quarter and stumbled to a 35-14 loss.
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Chapman, Southern Illinois ground game help soothe offense’s third-down struggles

Running back Chandler Chapman helped Southern Illinois keep its offense on the field last weekend thanks to success on first- and second-down runs.
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ESPNU brings spotlight to Carbondale, but ISU vs. SIU loser faces dim playoff hopes

ESPNU will bring a broadcast crew, and the eyes of viewers around the country, to Carbondale this week. But the loser of Saturday’s ISU-SIU game will face dim playoff hopes.
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Saluki rewind: 3rd-down struggles cause Southern to stumble at South Dakota

Southern Illinois converted only three of 13 third-down opportunities Saturday in a 31-10 loss at South Dakota.
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Understanding ‘the why’: SIU safety uses injury recovery to dig in to defensive scheme

Southern Illinois safety Matthew McClelland, who missed last season with a knee injury, grabbed his first interception of the season last weekend.
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‘We weren’t good enough’: Offensive struggles too much for SIU to overcome

The Southern Illinois offense endured a number of struggles in Saturday’s home loss to Youngstown State.
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Saluki rewind: Second-half struggles cause Southern Illinois to stumble against YSU

Southern Illinois sputtered through the second half Saturday in Carbondale, dropping a 28-16 decision to Youngstown State.
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Saluki rewind: Southern shines in all phases, roars past Murray State in MVFC opener

Southern Illinois piled up a season high in yards Saturday, but the Salukis’ defense and special teams had plenty of highlights in a 46-6 victory at Murray State.
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Southern Illinois newcomer Jackson thriving in roles as starting free safety, father

Southern Illinois newcomer Ta’Nerrean “Rue” Jackson is the team’s starting free safety and a father of two young sons.
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Improved Saluki WR Thomas set for challenge against Big Ten Illinois

Southern Illinois, ranked in the Top 25 of both national FCS polls, visits FBS Illinois at 1 p.m. Saturday.