Tag: Southern Illinois University
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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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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.
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Reconnected in Carbondale: New WR McCray excited to play with old friend again

New Southern Illinois WR Fabian McCray has reconnected with old friend — QB D.J. Williams — with the Salukis.
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Something old, something new: Southern Illinois WR group has experience, youth galore

The Southern Illinois wide receiver group has six seniors and plenty of youth as the Salukis prepare for the 2025 season.
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With fall camp looming, Salukis excited to put injury-riddled 2024 season behind

Last season’s 4-8 record has left the Southern Illinois Salukis hungry to put that injury-dominated season behind this fall.
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Southern Illinois QB Williams focused on ‘prove it’ season for Salukis this fall

Playing quarterback at Southern Illinois was “the chance of a lifetime” for D.J. Williams, who is fully recovered from a broken hand.
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How does the House settlement affect Illinois FCS schools? Not well, based on fallout thus far

The recent House v. NCAA settlement resulted in nearly $2.8 billion in damages to be paid over 10 years. According to published reports, that breaks down to approximately $280,000 annually for FCS schools including the four Illinois institutions.