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.

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.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University began spring semester classes on Monday morning, and Saluki Football had its first workout of the 2026 season.

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.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Football turned heads this week with the announcement that DJ Williams will return to SIU for his final season of college eligibility.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — From record-setting quarterback to graduate assistant, and now a promotion to quarterbacks coach, Michael Lindauer's career at Southern Illinois is on the fast track.

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.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The new year begins with great news for Saluki Football. All-American quarterback DJ Williams announced on Monday that he will return to Southern Illinois for his final season of college football in 2026.

CARBONDALE, Ill. — The NCAA transfer portal officially opened for business on Friday and the staff at Southern Illinois has already conducted on-campus visits.