Junior running back Tay Willis runs past Southeast Missouri State University defender Josh Freeman Sept. 21 during the Salukis’ 36-19 win at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Salukis’ are 4-3 heading into Saturday’s homecoming game against the No. 1 ranked North Dakota State University. In its last two games, SIU defeated No. 4 ranked University of Northern Iowa and No. 7 ranked South Dakota State University both on the road.

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