Southern Illinois strength of schedule
2026 weekly schedule
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A · 12 Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Southern Illinois 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samford | @ | 1 | Played |
| 2 | Southeast Missouri State | vs | 1 | Played |
| 3 | Illinois | @ | 9 | Played |
| 4 | Murray State | @ | 1 | Played |
| 5 | Youngstown State | vs | 3 | Upcoming |
| 6 | South Dakota | @ | 6 | Upcoming |
| 7 | Illinois State | vs | 12 | Upcoming |
| 8 | Northern Iowa | vs | 1 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Indiana State | @ | 3 | Upcoming |
| 11 | South Dakota State | vs | 4 | Upcoming |
| 12 | North Dakota | @ | 2 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
Southern Illinois Salukis 2026 opponents by win total, week by week. Bars above the 6.4-win FBS average are tougher than average.
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Frequently asked questions
How hard is the Southern Illinois schedule in 2026?
Southern Illinois faces an easier than average schedule in 2026. Its opponents averaged 3.9 wins in 2025, below the 6.4-win FBS average.
How is Southern Illinois strength of schedule measured?
Each opponent is rated by its 2025 win total (a full season, so early-season results don't skew it) and averaged across the Southern Illinois 2026 schedule.