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"

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

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

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

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.