CARBONDALE, Ill. — Jeremiah McClendon is having one of the best seasons by a cornerback in Southern Illinois history, consistently locking down wide receivers and ranking among the nation’s leaders in pass breakups.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — When Vinson Davis III arrived at SIU in 2023, all he asked for from the coaching staff was an opportunity. The Charleston Southern transfer didn’t need any assurances about playing time. An elite competitor, he trusted himself.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois wide receiver Vinson Davis III is poised to move into the top-five in receiving in school history, needing just six more catches to reach that plateau.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — A year ago at this time, Lem Wash was sure his football career was over.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois safety Jagger Williams has handled adversity before, so coming back from a broken finger won’t do much to slow him down.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — During his recruitment last December, senior transfer Bernadin Fleurima Jr. knew he’d found the perfect fit at Southern Illinois.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — It’s Athletic Equipment Managers Appreciation Week, and no one does it better than SIU’s Matt Orbany, who is in his fourth year leading the Salukis’ equipment operation.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In part two of Derek Harden Jr.'s powerful story at SIU, he talks about his dad’s battle with cancer, caring for him during his illness, the support he received from Saluki coaches and teammates, his fiancee, his recovery from knee surgery and his future plans.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Now in his sixth season at Southern Illinois, Derek Harden Jr. has been a standout on the offensive line, helping the program make three playoff appearances during the last five years.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — In part two of Andrew Behm’s comeback story, he arrived in Carbondale in the spring of 2024, only to have his foot...

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois linebacker Andrew Behm made a triumphant return to the field this fall, after missing much of the...

CARBONDALE, Ill. — One of the first hires Nick Hill made when he was named head coach in 2016, SIU assistant Nate Griffin has been a cornerstone for Saluki Football ever since.