CARBONDALE, Ill. — What are the odds of a Mic'd Up session that references Talladega Nights, KISS, Spaceballs, Bigfoot, The Truman Show and pilgrims? Only if it's Saluki O-lineman Aidan Duerig wearing the hot mic.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki defensive ends coach Jake Kulig teaches precise technique in a StrongDawgs Mic’d Up session during training camp.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Entering his fourth year with Saluki Football, Georgia native Amir Dwight is coming off a season in which he led SIU's defensive tackles in sacks.

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.