The 2020 Southern Illinois Salukis football team represented

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as a member of the

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(MVFC) during the

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. Led by fifth-year head coach

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, the Salukis compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 3–3 in conference play, placing fifth in the MVFC. Southern Illinois received an at-large berth in the

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playoffs, where they beat

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in the first round before losing to the eventual national runner-up,

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in the quarterfinals. The team played home games at

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Schedule

Southern Illinois had a game scheduled against

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on September 12, which was later canceled before the start of the 2020 season. An August 29 matchup with

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was announced on July 25.

References

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Southern Illinois Salukis football seasons

Southern Illinois Salukis football The Southern Illinois Salukis football program represents Southern Illinois University Carbondale in college football. The Salukis are a member of the NCAA and compete at the Division I Football Championship Subdivision level (formerly known as ...