CARBONDALE, Ill. — What an amazing five months it has been! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed or donated, bookmarked or followed, liked or shared a story about this incredible program.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Safety is a demanding position in SIU defensive coordinator Lee Pronschinske’s 4-3 scheme, and the Salukis added important depth to that spot this week with the addition of junior college transfer Tenerrean “Rue” Jackson. Jackson played two seasons at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi, where he recorded 35 tackles and flashed the kind of traits Pronschinske is looking for. “What it takes to play safety in this scheme — it’s not just standing i

CARBONDALE, Ill. — After losing four defensive tackles to graduation, Southern Illinois defensive line coach Darius Davis was excited to sign Chase Kerns this week, a junior college recruit from Georgia Military Academy.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ed Robinson, one of the most explosive running backs in the FCS, said he will return to Southern Illinois for the 2026 season.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — I appreciate Tim Leonard spending nearly two hours of his day answering my questions about Saluki Football this past week.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki AD Tim Leonard confirmed that SIU is in contract extension talks with football head coach Nick Hill.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — SIU director of athletics Tim Leonard sat down with StrongDawgs for an in-depth interview this week on all things Saluki Football.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois senior cornerback Jeremiah McClendon is graduating this semester and will begin training for the 2026 NFL Draft.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football has agreed to a new home-and-home series versus Samford, director of athletics Tim Leonard confirmed on Tuesday.