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Findlay defensive coordinator Tom Rebholz named linebackers coach at SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois has hired Findlay University defensive coordinator Tom Rebholz as its linebackers coach, head coach Nick Hill announced today.
Tom Weber
18 minutes ago2 min read


Salukis add new staff position with addition of DTs coach Jake Kulig
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football has added nine-year coaching veteran Jake Kulig to its defensive staff, head coach Nick Hill announced today, giving the program four full-time assistants on the defensive side of the ball.
Tom Weber
18 minutes ago2 min read


Andrew Kernes (2003-07) reflects on record-setting run at SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football alum Andrew Kernes (2003-07) played in some of the most memorable games in school history. To top it off, he got to play alongside his brother, Ryan, calling the experience one of the “best things that ever happened to me.”
Tom Weber
2 days ago9 min read


Spring season will feature three Friday-night scrimmages
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Saluki Football spring season will feature three Friday-night scrimmages in the community, including the annual spring game on Friday, April 17 at Saluki Stadium.
Tom Weber
5 days ago2 min read


Saluki alum Mark Philipp (2002-05) reflects on football journey, including Super Bowl LX win
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Fresh off a victory in Super Bowl LX, Seattle Seahawks associate head strength coach Mark Philipp took time this week to reflect on his football journey that started as a defensive tackle at Southern Illinois (2002-05).
Tom Weber
Feb 238 min read


Saluki Football opens conference play at Murray State in updated Valley schedule
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois will open the 2026 conference season at Murray State on Sept. 26, in the new version of the Missouri Valley Football Conference schedule released on Friday morning.
Tom Weber
Feb 201 min read


AD Tim Leonard says Saluki Football is SIU’s “most strategic sport”
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.
Tom Weber
Feb 167 min read


A closer look at what North Dakota State’s exit means for the rest of the Valley
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.
Tom Weber
Feb 125 min read


After breaking receiving records at SIU, Justin Roebuck excelling as IT product manager
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.
Tom Weber
Feb 97 min read
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