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Defensive end Camron Miller is determined to prove the doubters wrong
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois defensive end Camron Miller’s football career has been filled with stops and starts, but he believes he’s finally in a place to become a major factor for the Salukis.

Tom Weber
Jan 297 min read


NCAA grants Coleon Smith an extra year of eligibility, boosting Saluki O-Line
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois offensive tackle Coleon Smith was granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA and will return for the 2026 season, providing a veteran boost to SIU’s offensive line.

Tom Weber
Jan 152 min read


Cornerback Gavin Shepard announced he’s returning to SIU for 2026 season
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Sophomore Gavin Shepard, one of the up-and-coming cornerbacks at the FCS level, announced on Tuesday that he’ll forgo the transfer portal to stay at Southern Illinois for the 2026 season.

Tom Weber
Jan 132 min read


After breakout 2025 season, safety Vinny Pierre Jr. returning to SIU for senior year
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Another key piece of the Southern Illinois defense announced he’s returning for the 2026 season, as senior safety Vinny Pierre Jr. posted on X that he’s sticking with the Salukis.

Tom Weber
Jan 122 min read


Relationships and winning are more important to Chris Presto than top dollar
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois linebacker Chris Presto, one of the top defenders in the FCS, could have entered the transfer portal in search of the highest offer.

Tom Weber
Jan 102 min read


DJ Williams explains his decision to return to SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football fans rejoiced on Monday morning with the news that All-American quarterback DJ Williams has decided to return to Southern Illinois for his final season of college football.

Tom Weber
Jan 55 min read


SIU running back Ed Robinson excited to return to Carbondale for the 2026 season
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.

Tom Weber
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Fenske offers thoughts on the future of Saluki Football (Part Three)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — In the final part of the Noah Fenske story, he explains why he came back for his seventh season of college football, the turnaround on the offensive line, his thoughts on head coach Nick Hill and the future of Saluki Football.

Tom Weber
Dec 4, 20255 min read


Noah Fenske opens a business and embraces Southern Illinois (Part Two)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — In Part Two of the Noah Fenske story, the Saluki center talks about meeting his fiancée, starting a local training facility for young athletes and much more.

Tom Weber
Dec 2, 20256 min read


Noah Fenske reflects on life-changing experience at SIU (Part One)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — At the end of a seven-year college football career, Southern Illinois all-conference center Noah Fenske took some time to reflect on his life’s journey and the remarkable growth he’s experienced since coming to SIU.

Tom Weber
Dec 1, 20256 min read


After his football career ends, Aidan Quinn wants to be remembered at SIU as a man of God (Profile, Part Two)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Having long since conquered the disorders that slowed his childhood development, Aidan Quinn became an immediate contributor to Saluki Football as a true freshman in 2022.

Tom Weber
Nov 13, 20257 min read


Doctors once told SIU tight end Aidan Quinn he would never play football (Profile, Part One)
CARBONDALE, Ill. — When Southern Illinois tight end Aidan Quinn was diagnosed with multiple disorders as a child, doctors told him he would never have the ability to play sports or even attend college.

Tom Weber
Nov 12, 20257 min read
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