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Close-knit Saluki offensive staff feels empowered by Coach Hill
CARBONDALE, Ill. — SIU offensive line coach Dan Clark scripted the running game in Saturday’s practice, and scripting is a responsibility that all of the assistant coaches will have a chance to do this spring under head coach Nick Hill.
Tom Weber
4 hours ago3 min read


Through activities like the "Book Club" Saluki Football fostering player-driven leadership
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Every Wednesday afternoon leading up to Spring Ball, Saluki Football held a team-wide meeting, not to talk about Xs and Os, but for players to lead a discussion about what makes a great team.
Tom Weber
2 days ago4 min read


Deep running back corps should be a strength for the Salukis next fall
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois returns 87 percent of its rushing output from last season, plus it’s added a few more weapons to the arsenal for what should be a dynamic ground game next fall.
Tom Weber
4 days ago4 min read


Salukis Mic'd Up with Michael Lindauer
CARBONDALE, Ill. — StrongDawgs put the live mic on Saluki quarterbacks coach Michael Lindauer during Saturday's practice. Lots of high-level teaching going on from the quarterback who holds SIU's single-game record for touchdown passes.
Tom Weber
5 days ago1 min read


Six FCS home games should be the scheduling goal for Saluki Football in 2027 and beyond
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The FCS Oversight Committee recently approved a key change to its at-large criteria for the playoffs, telling the selection committee “to give more consideration to teams that have played all Division I opponents and/or a greater number of Division I games.”
Tom Weber
Mar 214 min read


Open competition for spots at wide receiver this spring
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Salukis lost their top four wide receivers to graduation after the 2025 season, creating an open competition for spots in the playing rotation this spring.
Tom Weber
Mar 204 min read


Highlights from first spring practice
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Salukis held a crisp, two-hour workout that started at 7:05 a.m. on Thursday. Check out the highlights, plus comments from head coach Nick Hill and quarterback DJ Williams.
Tom Weber
Mar 191 min read


Salukis will be conservative with quarterback DJ Williams’ reps during Spring Ball
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois opened spring ball practices on Thursday, and All-American quarterback DJ Williams took plenty of live reps, but did not participate in 11-on-11 during the two-hour session.
Tom Weber
Mar 194 min read


Saluki Football begins Spring Ball practices on Thursday
CARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s time to break out the footballs at Saluki Stadium. Under the direction of 11th-year head coach Nick Hill, spring ball practices will begin at Southern Illinois on Thursday morning.
Tom Weber
Mar 182 min read
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