Salukis face off against Cougars in Season Opener

Southern Illinois Salukis to host Charleston Southern Cougars in 2022-2023 season kickoff

CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois Salukis football team will open the 2022-23 season at home against the Charleston Southern Cougars on Saturday, August 27 at Saluki Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

Salukis look to start season strong

The Salukis are coming off a 6-5 season in 2021, and they will be looking to start the new season on a strong note. The Cougars finished 5-6 last season, and they will be looking to improve on that record in 2022.

The game will be the first meeting between the two schools. The Salukis are 3-1 all-time against teams from the Big South Conference, while the Cougars are 1-2 all-time against teams from the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

Tickets on sale now

Tickets for the game are on sale now and can be purchased online at SIU.edu/tickets or by calling the SIU Athletics Ticket Office at (618) 453-2200.

The Salukis will be looking to start the season with a win and build momentum for the rest of the year. The Cougars will be looking to pull off an upset and start their season on a positive note.