1996 Southern Illinois Salukis football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1996 Southern Illinois Salukis football Gateway Football Conference Gateway 5–6 1–4 Shawn Watson 3rd McAndrew Stadium The 1996 Southern Illinois Salukis football team represented Southern Illinois University as a member of the Gateway Football Conference during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. They were led by third-year head coach Shawn Watson and played their home games at McAndrew Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. The Salukis finished the season with a 5–6 record overall and a 1–4 record in conference play.2021 Record Book https://siusalukis.com/documents/2021/6/23//Record_Book.pdf?id=10363 Southern Illinois University Athletics January 16, 2022 77 Schedule 1996 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network August 31 w y 1996 Central Arkansas Bears Central Arkansas McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL 24–12 7,500 Hardwig Greg SIU passes test https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92729405/southern-illinoisan/ January 16, 2022 The Southern Illinoisan September 1, 1996 1C Newspapers.com September 7 w y 1996 Tennessee–Martin Skyhawks Tennessee–Martin McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL 27–14 5,000 Southern Illinois tops UT Martin https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92729686/the-jackson-sun/ January 16, 2022 The Jackson Sun Associated Press September 8, 1996 6C Newspapers.com September 14 l y y Murray State 13 Roy Stewart Stadium Murray, KY 38–48 8,023 Millizer Steve Murray State hits with Cherry-Swinton combo to outscore Salukis https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92729965/the-paducah-sun/ January 16, 2022 The Paducah Sun September 15, 1996 1B Newspapers.com September 21 w y 1996 Winston-Salem State Rams Winston-Salem State McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL 48–18 5,200 Hardwig Greg SIU stomps Rams https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92730371/southern-illinoisan/ January 16, 2022 The Southern Illinoisan September 22, 1996 1C Newspapers.com September 28 w y Illinois State Hancock Stadium Normal, IL 38–35 11,630 Reinhardt Randy Bonner powers Southern by ISU https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92756671/the-pantagraph/ January 16, 2022 The Pantagraph September 29, 1996 F1 Newspapers.com October 5 l y Southwest Missouri State 7 Plaster Sports Complex Springfield, MO 17–24 14,906 Scranton Lyndal Bears explode in second half https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92757078/the-springfield-news-leader/ January 16, 2022 The Springfield News-Leader October 6, 1996 1D Newspapers.com October 12 l Indiana State McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL 13–24 10,300 Hardwig Greg Once again, SIU allows opponent to win game early https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92757423/southern-illinoisan/ January 16, 2022 The Southern Illinoisan October 13, 1996 1D Newspapers.com October 19 l y Western Illinois 17 McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL 19–26 11,300 Hardwig Greg Another bitter pill https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88548484/ January 16, 2022 The Southern Illinoisan October 20, 1996 1D Newspapers.com October 26 l Northern Iowa 3 McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL 7–33 2,400 Ogden J.R. Panthers do what it takes https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92758364/the-gazette/ January 16, 2022 The Gazette October 27, 1996 4B Newspapers.com November 2 l y y Western Kentucky L. T. Smith Stadium Bowling Green, KY 37–51 5,800 Floyd breaks rushing mark as Western triumphs 51-37 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92758683/the-courier-journal/ January 16, 2022 The Courier-Journal Associated Press November 3, 1996 C8 Newspapers.com November 16 w y 1996 Southeast Missouri State Indians Southeast Missouri State McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL 34–17 1,500 Hardwig Greg Salukis finish on up note https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92758932/southern-illinoisan/ January 16, 2022 The Southern Illinoisan November 17, 1996 1C Newspapers.com References Southern Illinois Category:Southern Illinois Salukis football seasons Southern Illinois Salukis football