Southern Illinois Salukis
Overall Rank: #21
#4 Missouri Valley
2022 Record: 5-6, 4-4
2022 Postseason: None
Coach: Nick Hill (36-43 at Southern Illinois, 36-43 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Blake Rolan
Defensive Coordinator: D.J. Vokolek
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Ro Elliott, RB, 476 yards
Passing: Nic Baker, QB, 2,745 yards
Receiving: D’Ante’ Cox, WR, 696 yards
Tackles: PJ Jules, S, 62
Sacks: Dewey Greene, DL, 4
Interceptions: Branson Combs, LB, 2
Other Key Returnees: CB DJ Johnson, LB Zach Burrola, DT Kam Bowdry, CB Mark Davis
Key Losses: RB Javon Williams Jr., WR Avante Cox, WR Bryce Miller, FB Jacob Garrett, DE Richie Hagarty, LB Makel Calhoun, LB Chris Harris Jr., S Clayton Bush, CB David Miller, S Antonio Fletcher, DT Keenan Agnew, LB Nick Okeke,
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
2022 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 122.3 (91st in nation, 8th in conference)
Passing Offense: 266.1 (20, 2)
Total Offense: 388.4 (47, 4)
Scoring Offense: 28.3 (49, 6)
Rushing Defense: 105.4 (6, 2)
Pass Defense: 238.1 (84, 10)
Total Defense: 343.5 (30, 4)
Scoring Defense: 26.7 (55, 6)
Turnover Margin: 0.00 (56, 7)
Sacks: 3.09 (7, 2)
Sacks Allowed: 2.27 (78, 7)