SDSU Jackrabbits Aim to Halt SIU's Late Surge

South Dakota State football head coach Dan Jackson expects Southern Illinois Salukis to improve as the season progresses, noting their team has good coaching and is playing well. SDSU finished its previous road game at Northern Iowa with a victory before facing SIU this Saturday in Carbondale. The Jackrabbits are seeking another FCS championship title while stopping what they see as SIU's late-season improvement. Southern Illinois enters the contest ranked No. 16 nationally and sits at 5-5 overall after starting their season with a loss to West Florida where star quarterback DJ Williams suffered an injury early on.