Saturday's SIU game is the annual Blackout Cancer game.  SIU coach Nick Hill spoke with media on Tuesday and discussed with Matt Varney the struggles his team has recently faced and how Illinois State poses a challenge this week.

The West Frankfort Redbirds were selected as the Team of the Week after their Week 1 victory at Massac County in a dominant 26-7 victory.  Head coach Brian Beery spoke with Matt Varney about the win and how the program is looking this season.

The Murphysboro Red Devils were selected as the Team of the Week this past Saturday after a pair of conference wins over Massac County and Herrin.  Matt Varney and coach Daryl Murphy discussed the big week, Calvon Clemons, approaching 500 wins for Murphy at Murphysboro, and the upcoming Duster Thomas Hoops Classic: