CARBONDALE, Ill. — In the sixth and final installment of our video series, Unscripted with Nick Hill, he talks about finding peace and joy in everyday life, and how the game of football challenges a person to do that.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Missouri Valley Football Conference slate of games for the 2026 season is finally complete after Illinois State recently added a 12th game to its schedule.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In Part 5 of our video series with Saluki Football head coach Nick Hill, he explains how his faith strengthens him to serve others.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — On a newsworthy Tuesday morning, Saluki Football was picked to finish sixth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll, while SIU quarterback DJ Williams was one of five league players named to the Payton Award preseason watch list.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The NCAA’s new 5-for-5 eligibility rule will have a major impact on future Saluki Football rosters, with 14 current players gaining an extra year of eligibility.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In Part 4 of our video series with Saluki Football head coach Nick Hill, he explains his "Why" when it comes to coaching.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football was back to work on Monday evening following a three-day holiday weekend. SIU continues with OTAs (Organized Team Activities) this week and has one more break before training camp starts three weeks from today on July 27.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — To Southern Illinois strength and conditioning coach Meade Smith, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a highly touted pro prospect or a walk-on. He’s equally invested in your success, and you’ll get the same high-level treatment from him and his staff.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In Part 3 of Unscripted with Nick Hill, he talks about building strong relationships of trust between coaches and players. "It's really about the players. It's about them fulfilling their goals, their dreams, you pushing them, guiding the way."