Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Saluki Football adds Matt McIntosh
06/19/2015 | 12:00:00 | Football
CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Saluki Football program announced the addition of Matt McIntosh on Friday. McIntosh, a quarterback, has one season of eligibility remaining after playing at Northern Illinois the past three seasons.
McIntosh, who is the younger brother of former Saluki quarterback Paul McIntosh, appeared in 22 games over his three years at NIU, rushing for 180 yards while passing for 233 yards and four touchdowns. McIntosh set career highs against Presbyterian last season, going 10-for-14 for 87 yards on Aug. 28.
McIntosh was the 2010 Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Indiana after throwing for 2,202 yards and 29 touchdowns while rushing for 1,183 yards and 14 more scores. He was a two-time All-State selection and threw for 5,553 career yards and 65 career touchdowns passes. He averaged 7.2 yards per carry in his high school career, piling up 3,507 yards on 490 carries and 47 touchdown runs.
