Southern Illinois FCS Spring Football 2021 Playoff Capsule

 

Southern Illinois Salukis

Missouri Valley

 
2020-21 Record: 5-3, 3-3
Coach:  Nick Hill
 
Big Wins: 2/27 North Dakota State (38-14), 3/13 Northern Iowa (17-16)
Bad Losses: 2/20 at North Dakota (21-44), 3/27 at Missouri State (27-30)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Javon Williams, RB, 507
Passing: Stone Labanowitz, QB, 730 yards
Receiving: Avante Cox, WR, 660 yards
Tackles: Bryson Strong, LB, 58
Sacks: Jordan Berner, DE, 3.0
Interceptions: 3 tied with 1
 
2021 Spring Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 197.2 (18th in nation, 4th in conference)
Passing Offense: 226.0 (36, 3)
Total Offense: 423.2 (17, 1)
Scoring Offense: 26.4 (32, 3)
Rushing Defense: 199.8 (79, 8)
Pass Defense: 179.1 (27, 6)
Total Defense: 378.9 (64, 8)
Scoring Defense: 29.4 (71, 9)
Turnover Margin: -1.00 (85, 9)
Sacks: 1.38 (73, 8)
Sacks Allowed: 1.25 (17, 3)
 
Recent Playoff Appearances:
 
2009First RoundDefeated Eastern Illinois
2009QuarterfinalsLost to William & Mary
2008First RoundLost to New Hampshire
2007First RoundDefeated Eastern Illinois
2007QuarterfinalsDefeated Massachusetts
2007SemifinalsLost to Delaware
2006First RoundDefeated Tennessee-Martin
2006QuarterfinalsLost to Montana
2005First RoundDefeated Eastern Illinois
2005QuarterfinalsLost to Appalachian State
2004First RoundLost to Eastern Washington
2003First RoundLost to Delaware
 
*all team stats through 4/12