Where do Illinois State and Southrrn Illinois stand in the FCS playoff race heading into tomorrow’s games? We took a look this week. prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/20/ill…

A passion for preparation has helped Southern Illinois LB and Batavia Football grad Ben Fiegel take advantage of his opportunities on the field this fall for the Salukis. prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/24/pre…

It's game day. You've got time to read all of our previews: 🏈ISU at South Dakota, 1 p.m. kickoff prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/24/pla… 🏈EIU at Charleston So., 1 p.m. prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/23/eiu… 🏈WIU at Tenn St, 1:30 p.m. prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/23/for… 🏈SIU hosts UNI, 2 p.m. prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/24/pre…

Defense owned the day Saturday for Western Illinois Football, which put an end to its 5-game losing streak. prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/25/lea…

Panther rewind: Blocked field goal thwarts Eastern Illinois Football prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/25/pan…

Redbird rewind: Illinois State pulls out key road win at South Dakota prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/25/red…

Big-play CB Jeremiah McClendon giving Southern Illinois defense a lift heading into November. prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/27/siu…

Who is this week's Prairie State Pigskin Player of the Week

🏈Foster, 10 tackles, 8 solo, 1 pass breakup 🏈McClendon, interception, sack, 4 tackles 🏈Niekamp, 14 tackles, 1 TFL 🏈Pierce, 8 tackles, 4 TFLs

. Western Illinois Football linebacker Joe Edwards named co-Freshman of the Week by OVC-Big South. The Downers Grove North HS graduate made 2 key 4th quarter plays as WIU topped Tennessee State, 17-16. He recorded sacks on the final 2 plays of the game, preserving the one-point victory.

Southern Illinois and Illinois State ranked 16th and 17th respectively in this week's Stats Perform FCS Top 25. The two rivals meet Nov. 22 at Hancock Stadium in Normal in a game that will likely have playoff implications. theanalyst.com/articles/fcs-t…

Southern Illinois and Illinois State ranked 17th and 18th respectively in this week's AFCA FCS poll. The two rivals meet Nov. 22 at Hancock Stadium in Normal in a game that will likely have playoff implications. afca.com/north-dakota-s…

Former Eastern Illinois Football QB & OC Mike Shanahan is one of the 15 nominees for the Coach's category of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. profootballhof.com/news/2025/10/1…

After returning the first punt for a TD since 2006 for Southern Illinois, Tae Marrero Jr. wins MVFC special teams honor.

Illinois State LB Tye Niekamp earns Missouri Valley DPOW honor for his 14-tackle performance.

Missouri prep DB Randy Flint announces his commitment to Southern Illinois.

All wins are not equal: Illinois State’s playoff resume boosted by Saturday’s road victory at South Dakota. We've got details on the implications. prairiestatepigskin.com/2025/10/28/ill…

As Illinois State makes its FCS playoff bid, here's the remaining🐦schedule: 🏈Saturday host Northern Iowa 🏈Nov. 8 at Indiana State 🏈Nov. 15 at South Dakota State 🏈Nov. 22 host Southern Illinois Follow us for complete ISU & Illinois FCS coverage.

As Saluki Football makes its FCS playoff bid, here's the remaining Saluki schedule: 🏈Saturday at Murray State 🏈Nov. 8 at Youngstown State 🏈Nov. 15 hosts South Dakota 🏈Nov. 22 at Illinois State Follow us for complete SIU & Illinois FCS coverage.

Illinois State LB Tye Niekamp is our Prairie State Pigskin Player of the Week as voted on by our readers. Thanks again to all who cast a ballot.