CARBONDALE, Ill. — It's graduation weekend at Southern Illinois University, and 11 Saluki Football student-athletes have earned undergraduate or graduate degrees.

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.

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.

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.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois kicking specialist Paul Geelen accepted an invitation to the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp on Sunday.

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.

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.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois has become a pipeline for NFL defensive backs, and All-American cornerback Jeremiah McClendon is hoping to continue that trend as the NFL Draft unfolds this week.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football will open the 2026 season on Thursday, August 27 at West Florida. The late addition completes SIU’s 12-game schedule. West Florida will return the game to SIU on Sept. 4, 2027.