# Illini Beat Salukis in 48-10 Win

> Illinois dominates Southern Illinois 48-10 ahead of Ohio State clash.
- Title: Illini Beat Salukis in 48-10 Win · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Illinois dominates Southern Illinois 48-10 ahead of Ohio State clash. Illinois improved to 2-1 with a 48-10 win over Southern Illinois, extending their FCS…
- Keywords: illinois, southern illinois, fcs, big ten, katin houser, collin dixon, bret bielema, illini, salukis, ncaa, news, local
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/09/19/illini-pound-salukis-ahead-of-their-ohio-state-showdown-next-week
- Published: 2026-09-19T22:38:00.061+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: illinois, southern illinois, fcs, big ten, katin houser, collin dixon, bret bielema, illini, salukis, ncaa, news, local
## Illinois Wins
Illinois beats Southern Illinois 48-10.
## Katin Houser
Houser throws 305 yards with two TDs.
## Collin Dixon
Dixon catches 131 yards in 8 passes.
## Bret Bielema
Bielema calls Dixon's start 'incredible'.
## Hudson Clement
Clement catches pass in 30 straight games.
## Aiden Laughery
Laughery runs 77 yards for TD in first quarter.
## Southern Illinois
Salukis score 48-10 with one TD.
## FCS Dominance
Illinois leads FCS 21-0 since 1978.
## Key takeaway

Illinois improved to 2-1 with a 48-10 win over Southern Illinois, extending their FCS dominance to 21-0 since 1978.