
CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) - The more wins the Salukis stack up the higher they climb in the FCS Top 25 Poll.
SIU is #6 nationally. The team is off to its best start since 2007.
The Dawgs are 4-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play following a 13 point win over Missouri State on Saturday
SIU opened Valley play with a pair of early touchdowns on the ground thanks to Ro Elliot.
The Salukis led 14-nothing, and never trailed in the game.
The maroon & white shift the focus to Youngstown State, a team that beat the Salukis in back to back years.
Head coach Nick Hill says his squad is off to a great start but the team's focus is on the [Penguins in week 5 and only on the penguins.