PINE BLUFF, Ark. — On this date in 2006, SIU went on the road and beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 48-16, a week after upsetting Indiana.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Heading into league play, SIU’s defense ranks third in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in points allowed (19.5), and coordinator Lee Pronschinske and staff will use the bye-week for self-scouting and fine-tuning.

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

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In 2025, FCS teams are finding it even more difficult to pull off an upset of an FBS program than in previous years. Through Week Four, 116 FCS versus FBS games have been played. FCS teams have won only four of those contests.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois quarterback DJ Williams was named the Stats Perform Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in SIU's 59-31 win over SEMO. 

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Every time SEMO scored during a frantic, third-quarter comeback bid, the Southern Illinois offense answered with a touchdown on its next drive. The demoralizing result for the Redhawks — SIU increased its 31-7 halftime lead to an insurmountable 52-24 advantage. A week ago at UT Martin, it was the Saluki defense that picked up the slack when the offense struggled. Last night, the reverse was true. SIU head coach Nick Hill called it complementary football.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Game photos from SIU's 59-31 win at SEMO, provided by StrongDawgs photographer Cheyenne Bruce.

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.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The longstanding football series between Southern Illinois and SEMO dates back to 1909, but the “War For The Wheel” is...

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football alum Chris Lockwood (1978-81) recently retired from a highly successful business career in Colorado,...

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois defensive coordinator Lee Pronschinske said the Salukis had their best performance on defense of the young season versus UT Martin.

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

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Two years ago today, Southern Illinois pulled off one of the most dramatic, come-from-behind wins in school history, beating SEMO, 26-25, to reclaim a valuable piece of property.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois tight end Ryan Schwendeman offers StrongDawgs readers an inside look at the trip to UT Martin from a player’s perspective.

MARTIN, Tenn. — Highlights from SIU's 37-10 win over UT Martin. Special thanks to Russell Conwell for his assistance shooting the game.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — After three games, Saluki Football has clearly identified its winning formula for the 2025 season — a disciplined defense, combined with a heavy dose of quarterback DJ Williams.

MARTIN, Tenn. — Game photos from SIU's 37-10 win at UT Martin, provided by StrongDawgs photographer Enan Chediak.

Video Highlights Final Stats MARTIN, Tenn. — DJ Williams ran for three touchdowns and passed for another to lead Southern Illinois to a...

CARBONDALE, Ill. — After practice on Friday, Coach Hill introduced Chris Lockwood (1978-81), a 2X First-Team All-Conference offensive tackle. Appreciate your message to the team.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois travels to four-time defending Ohio Valley Conference champions UT Martin on Saturday, in the first head-to-head FCS matchup this season for both teams.