The 2006 Southern Illinois Salukis football team represented

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as a member of the

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during the

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. They were led by sixth-year head coach

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and played their home games at

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. The Salukis finished the season with a 9–4 record overall and a 4–3 record in conference play. The team received an at-large bid to the

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, where they defeated before losing to

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in the quarterfinals. Southern Illinois was ranked No. 7 in

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's postseason ranking of FCS teams.

Schedule

References

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Southern Illinois Salukis football seasons

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