CARBONDALE, Ill. — Running back Jimmy Athans wore the live mic during pre-practice. In his fourth year at Southern Illinois, Athans has played in 36 career games dating back to Sept. 2, 2023 vs. Austin Peay.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — We Mic’d Up one of the top defensive backs in the FCS, Saluki cornerback Gavin Shepard. Guest appearances from Coach Hill, Coach Moore, Coach Warner and Coach Davis.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — SIU linebackers coach Tom Rebholz gave a hands-on demonstration on proper tackling technique during practice at Saluki Stadium.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — During a Mic'd Up session, Southern Illinois wide receiver Kyle Thomas talks about family, and dedicating this season to his late aunt, Charlitta Fryer.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki senior linebacker Chris Presto wore the hot mic during pre-practice on July 28.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — StrongDawgs put the live mic on Saluki quarterbacks coach Michael Lindauer during Saturday's practice. Lots of high-level teaching going on from the quarterback who holds SIU's single-game record for touchdown passes.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — StrongDawgs put the live mic on cornerbacks coach Eriq Moore during Tuesday's practice.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The O-Line was grinding during a Tuesday morning practice with Coach Dan Clark.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football was back at practice on Tuesday morning during its bye week. SIU hosts Indiana State on Oct. 4.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois running backs coach Larry Warner helps his unit perfect their craft during practice.

Get your morning started right with a Dawg Check from senior captain and starting left guard Derek Harden Jr.

DJ Williams is the ultimate leader at QB — talented, confident, poised, elevates those around him, and a great teammate to every member of the program.

The youngest of 14 siblings and the father of a two-year-old son, SIU cornerback Jeremiah McClendon is thriving in Saluki Football’s family environment.

Saluki DE Jake Parrella, son of an NFL great, talks family, friends and football in our latest Mic’d Up.

Worst idea ever to give Shug Walker the hot mic? Heck no! No one does it better than 33. Sixth-year senior loves being a Saluki!

Always the best teaching, energy and 😂 from linebackers Coach Mac McLeran.

Fabian McCray, a Chicago native and good friend of DJ Williams, has been a tremendous addition to the wide receivers room.

Saluki tight end Miles Marshall wore the hot mic during Tuesday's practice.

DLine Duo — Caden Reeves enjoying final season playing with brother, Peyton.

SIU defensive line coach Darius Davis taught his group a new technique in the "Hump Drill"