CARBONDALE, Ill. — The first big test of training camp took place on Thursday morning at Saluki Stadium, as SIU conducted a 100-play live scrimmage with referees. Find out who shined and where things stand with Saluki Football

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois has practiced six times in seven days, so quarterback DJ Williams and head coach Nick Hill are starting to get a feel for what the offense can do. Q&A with DJ Williams How is the offense progressing? We're starting to hit more deep balls in these last couple practices, getting better, just timing-wise, getting used to these receivers, me settling in with pressure in my face. The offense is growing. We're also getting our offensive line to

Southern’s seven-man cornerbacks room features a little bit of everything — length, speed, experience, youth, savvy — you name it.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Jack Halperin was 14 years old when got hooked on the NFL Draft. He used to play football video games, doing franchise simulations and trying to build a team. The 26-year-old director of player personnel & recruiting for SIU turned his football passion into a career centered around roster-building, talent acquisition and resource management. The Lincoln, Neb. native spent two years working in personnel for Villanova prior to joining Southern in 2024. He is

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Running backs coach Larry Warner is excited to see which players emerge during camp to form the team’s playing rotation.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Head coach Nick Hill called 28-year-old Lee Pronschinske a “rising star in our profession” when he promoted the team’s safeties coach to defensive coordinator last December. Pronschinske, who owns a national championship ring from his two-year stint at North Dakota State, has previous DC experience at the Division II level with Western New Mexico and Minot State. He’s a commanding presence in meetings and on the field, but has also built strong bonds with h