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Specialist Paul Geelen signs with Ottawa Redblacks of Canadian Football League
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois specialist Paul Geelen reported to the Ottawa Redblacks training camp today after signing a contract with the Canadian Football League franchise.
Tom Weber
15 minutes ago1 min read


Saluki Football notebook includes scheduling news, player updates and more
CARBONDALE, Ill. — With the spring semester in the rearview mirror, Saluki Football shifts its attention to a busy summer schedule of team and individual workouts, hosting camps and recruiting. The official start of training camp for the 2026 season is set for Monday, July 27.
Tom Weber
4 days ago4 min read


Eleven Salukis earn their degrees
CARBONDALE, Ill. — It's graduation weekend at Southern Illinois University, and 11 Saluki Football student-athletes have earned undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Tom Weber
May 81 min read


Coordinator's Corner: Saluki defense made improvements across the board during spring
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois defensive coordinator Lee Pronschinske explains the individual and collective improvement the defense made during the spring season, as well as off-season plans to prepare for the 2026 season.
Tom Weber
May 66 min read


Saluki O-lineman Cameron Dye brings pass-blocking skills to CFL’s Calgary Stampeders
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois offensive tackle Cameron Dye allowed just one sack during the 2025 season, and his pass-blocking ability is a big reason why the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League signed him to a free-agent contract on Wednesday.
Tom Weber
Apr 292 min read


Noah Fenske "playing with house money" after accepting camp invite with Kansas City Chiefs
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois center Noah Fenske will be in Kansas City tomorrow for a four-day audition to play in the National Football League, after accepting a rookie minicamp invitation with the Chiefs.
Tom Weber
Apr 292 min read


Paul Geelen extended field goal distance to 70 yards, ahead of Broncos minicamp
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois kicking specialist Paul Geelen accepted an invitation to the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp on Sunday.
Tom Weber
Apr 262 min read


Jeremiah McClendon "beyond excited" to sign free-agent deal with New Orleans Saints
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Shortly after the draft ended on Saturday night, Southern Illinois cornerback Jeremiah McClendon signed a free-agent contract with the New Orleans Saints.
Tom Weber
Apr 252 min read


Salukis add Albany edge rusher Ibrahim Sanogo
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football signed a late portal transfer, adding Albany defensive end Ibrahim Sanogo, an edge rusher who has totaled 18.0 sacks in 38 college games.
Tom Weber
Apr 232 min read
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