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SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Playing for Pride Against Youngstown State
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's game will shake out. Strong defense and a couple turnovers will be the difference.
Feature
UnderDawg Exclusive: No Flash, Just Focus – How Scott Nagy Leads the Salukis
He’s not the kind of coach to make headlines with flamboyant speeches or dramatic outbursts. Instead, Nagy is a steady presence, a coach who values clarity, consistency, and precision. His straightforward, almost matter-of-fact approach might not draw attention right away, but his results do.
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Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: A tough test against second-place Missouri State
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's game will shake out. The Dawgs are going to need some help to spring a road upset.
News
Valley Views: Stories, Highlights, and Updates from Around the MVC
Finding solid MVC coverage isn’t always easy with legacy news shifting gears. That’s why we’re here at The UnderDawg—to curate the best and most relevant news so you can spend less time searching and more time doing what you love: Cheering on the Salukis.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: A chance to turn things around against Indiana State
Expect a tight, gritty contest in Terre Haute with the potential for late-game drama if the score stays within a single possession in the fourth quarter.
Feature
20 Years Gone: Celebrating the Life of SIU Gymnastics Legend Bill Meade
I still remember where I was sitting in the Carbondale newsroom when word came in: SIU's Hall of Fame gymnastics coach Bill Meade had passed away. And I'll surely always remember the emotional phone conversations I had with some of Meade's closest friends. Talk about learning on the job.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: A true UnderDawg story against #2 North Dakota State University
SalukiAI gives the Dawgs a chance of hanging around with #2 NDSU on Saturday, but a breakout performance from freshman QB Jake Curry and multiple turnovers from the defense will be key.
Opinion
Why Brandon Jacobs belongs in the NFL Hall of Fame (and his bobblehead, too)
For me, it’s not just about the stats. It’s about what Brandon Jacobs meant to the game. He was a Super Bowl hero, a game-changer, and a leader who redefined the role of a running back. The Hall of Fame celebrates the story of the game and the players who left their mark. And Jacobs did just that.