ST. LOUIS (WSIL) 鈥� The Missouri Valley Football Conference announce on Twitter that Illinois State is opting on out of the football season. No specific reason was provided other than it was a combination of injuries and COVID-19. Southern Illinois was slated to play Illinois State on April third, it will go down as a

CARBONDALE (SIU ATHLETICS) 鈥� The Missouri Valley Football Conference revealed its updated 2021 spring football schedule on Thursday, which includes the addition of North Dakota State to the home schedule for Saluki Football. SIU will play its home opener on Feb. 27 versus the eight-time, defending FCS champion Bison. In its unwavering commitment to providing