CARBONDALE, Ill. —  In the wake of North Dakota State’s departure for the FBS, Southern Illinois AD Tim Leonard called Saluki Football the athletic department’s “most strategic sport,” adding he doesn’t “ever want us to get left behind” in the evolving college football landscape.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Missouri Valley Football Conference is down to nine teams following the departure of North Dakota State for the Mountain West on Monday, raising a host of interesting questions.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — As a kid growing up on the west side of Chicago, Saluki wide receiver Justin Roebuck (1989-92) loved playing tackle football with his friends at Humboldt Park.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football added additional freshmen to its recruiting Class of 2026 during the NCAA's regular signing day on Wednesday. Back in December, SIU signed 10 freshman during the early signing period.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — North Dakota State AD Matt Larsen spoke last week about the school’s continued desire to join the Mountain West Conference, saying its interest “is as strong as it's ever been.”

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois defensive end Camron Miller’s football career has been filled with stops and starts, but he believes he’s finally in a place to become a major factor for the Salukis.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Jack Halperin, Saluki Football’s director of player personnel and recruiting, didn’t get much sleep during the two weeks of the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois assistant Mac McLeran announced on X that he has accepted a position on the staff at Iowa, after coaching linebackers at SIU the last four seasons.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — More good news for the Saluki Football offensive line arrived on Thursday. Veteran starting guard Derek Harden Jr. was granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA and will return for the 2026 season.