CARBONDALE, Ill. — What an amazing five months it has been! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed or donated, bookmarked or followed, liked or shared a story about this incredible program.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Safety is a demanding position in SIU defensive coordinator Lee Pronschinske’s 4-3 scheme, and the Salukis added important depth to that spot this week with the addition of junior college transfer Tenerrean “Rue” Jackson. Jackson played two seasons at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi, where he recorded 35 tackles and flashed the kind of traits Pronschinske is looking for. “What it takes to play safety in this scheme — it’s not just standing i

CARBONDALE, Ill. — After losing four defensive tackles to graduation, Southern Illinois defensive line coach Darius Davis was excited to sign Chase Kerns this week, a junior college recruit from Georgia Military Academy.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ed Robinson, one of the most explosive running backs in the FCS, said he will return to Southern Illinois for the 2026 season.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — I appreciate Tim Leonard spending nearly two hours of his day answering my questions about Saluki Football this past week.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki AD Tim Leonard confirmed that SIU is in contract extension talks with football head coach Nick Hill.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — SIU director of athletics Tim Leonard sat down with StrongDawgs for an in-depth interview this week on all things Saluki Football.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois senior cornerback Jeremiah McClendon is graduating this semester and will begin training for the 2026 NFL Draft.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football has agreed to a new home-and-home series versus Samford, director of athletics Tim Leonard confirmed on Tuesday.

Since the clock hit zero at Illinois State, I have had time to reflect on the year I have spent here at Southern Illinois. I’ve been surrounded by support and people who love us.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — A year ago, with little money to spend, the Salukis lost nine starters in the NCAA transfer portal. Southern is planning to increase its investment in the marketplace in 2026, improving its chances of keeping key players.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In the final part of the Noah Fenske story, he explains why he came back for his seventh season of college football, the turnaround on the offensive line, his thoughts on head coach Nick Hill and the future of Saluki Football.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s the first Wednesday in December, and that means it’s Signing Day for the incoming freshman Class of 2026. Saluki Football expects to sign 10 players this morning.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In Part Two of the Noah Fenske story, the Saluki center talks about meeting his fiancée, starting a local training facility for young athletes and much more.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — At the end of a seven-year college football career, Southern Illinois all-conference center Noah Fenske took some time to reflect on his life’s journey and the remarkable growth he’s experienced since coming to SIU.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The FCS Playoffs begin on Saturday with eight games that feature five Missouri Valley Football Conference teams.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois finished a respectable fourth in scoring defense in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, but defensive coordinator Lee Pronschinske said run defense and third-down efficiency are two areas that stand out for improvement.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Before the 2025 season began, Southern Illinois quarterback DJ Williams made a list of goals that he put up on his wall. Now, he can check another one off — Payton Award finalist.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football’s 12-game schedule for 2026 is nearly finished, SIU head coach Nick Hill said on Monday, with the program close to announcing two more non-conference games.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois was left out of the 24-team FCS Playoff field on Sunday, as the committee dismissed SIU’s favorable power rating, strength of schedule, and yesterday’s overwhelming win at Illinois State.