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Penguins win shootout over Salukis, 48-38
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — In a shootout between two teams jockeying for playoff position, Youngstown State rallied from an early 17-point deficit to beat Southern Illinois, 48-38, on Saturday.

Tom Weber
9 hours ago3 min read


Salukis enjoy the elements in 27-7 win at Murray State
MURRAY, Ky. — It was cold, windy and rainy at Roy Stewart Stadium on Saturday, yet Southern Illinois savored every moment of miserable weather throughout a 27-7 win at Murray State.

Tom Weber
Nov 13 min read


Southern Illinois rolls Northern Iowa, 31-17, on Homecoming
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois returned to its winning formula, controlling both sides of the line of scrimmage and showcasing its elite athletes during a 31-17 win over Northern Iowa on Saturday.

Tom Weber
Oct 254 min read


Southern Illinois can’t overcome deep, first-half hole in 38-19 loss to North Dakota
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois dug too deep a hole during a disastrous first half, in a 38-19 loss to North Dakota at wind-whipped Saluki Stadium on Saturday.

Tom Weber
Oct 183 min read


No upset in Fargo as No. 1 Bison handle Salukis, 45-17
FARGO, N.D. — When you play FCS superpower North Dakota State in the Fargodome, the game can slip away in what seems like the blink of an...

Tom Weber
Oct 114 min read


SIU unleashes devastating ground attack in 55-27 win over Indiana State
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois unleashed a devastating ground attack versus Indiana State with 430 rushing yards — the eighth-most...

Tom Weber
Oct 43 min read


Salukis bring the Wheel home, beat SEMO, 59-31
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The wheel is coming home to Carbondale. Southern Illinois left little doubt about that outcome with a 59-21 beat-down of SEMO in the eighth rendition of the War For the Wheel.

Tom Weber
Sep 203 min read


Salukis dominate UT Martin, 37-10
Video Highlights Final Stats MARTIN, Tenn. — DJ Williams ran for three touchdowns and passed for another to lead Southern Illinois to a...

Tom Weber
Sep 133 min read


Salukis put early scare into Purdue, before falling, 34-17
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Southern Illinois put an early scare into Purdue on Saturday, jumping out to a 14-7 lead, but the Boilermakers rallied back to claim a 34-17 win, behind a running game that eventually wore SIU down.

Tom Weber
Sep 64 min read


Saluki Football rolls Thomas More, 49-3
CARBONDALE, Ill. — DJ Williams threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score, as No. 20-ranked Southern Illinois rolled past...

Tom Weber
Aug 303 min read

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