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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Athletics and Nick Hill have agreed on a contract extension that will keep the football head coach at Southern Illinois through the 2030 season.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Before he sets off on a career as a rancher, Southern Illinois tight end and Agribusiness major Aidan Quinn is taking his shot at the National Football League.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois kicker/punter Paul Geelen was impressive during SIU’s Pro Day yesterday, displaying power and accuracy in a session for NFL scouts.