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

Highlights from Tuesday morning's practice with commentary from Coach Nick Hill and quarterback DJ Williams.

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

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

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

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

A senior safety from Memphis, and a member of the team Leadership Council, Cejai Parson is out to prove the doubters wrong in 2025

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

They call him "Sasquatch" — bearded, 6-foot-7 left tackle Blaine Halley is a forestry major and an entertaining listen during pre-practice.

MARION, Ill. — Sitting at a Krispy Kreme on a hot summer morning in southern Illinois, John Flowers’ voice is filled with excitement. He’s come up from Memphis to reconnect with some old friends at a golf outing. It’s been nearly 50 years since he played football at SIU, but the memories of his career as a Saluki come pouring out rapid-fire. Flowers was a tackling machine for Southern from 1973-76. If not for the fact that all defensive stats from his sophomore season were lo

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

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.

Saluki running back Kayleb Wagner missed the 2024 season with injury, but he's back and bringing the positive vibe to practice.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — On a hot and humid Wednesday morning at Saluki Stadium, SIU’s football program opened training camp, but Nick Hill and...

Highlights from the first practice of training camp with comments from tight end Ryan Schwendeman, running back Jimmy Athans and wide...

Southern Illinois linebacker Colin Bohanek missed most of the 2024 season due to injury. He's back and ready to go for 2025. The sixth-year senior was mic'd up during the first practice of training camp.

Saluki Football players reported for training camp on Tuesday.

Saluki Football held its first team meeting of Training Camp on Tuesday afternoon.

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