Football
- Title:
- Quarterbacks
- Email:
- ryan.mcvicker@siu.edu
Playing in the toughest conference at the FCS level, the Salukis have advanced to the playoffs three times in the last five seasons.
SIU was one of only two FCS teams in the nation to beat FBS opponents in both 2022 (Northwestern) and 2023 (Northern Illinois), joining Sacramento State, which beat Colorado State (2022) and Stanford (2023).
McVicker began his career at Southern as a student assistant in 2018 and steadily worked his way up the org chart. After earning a bachelor's degree from SIU in 2022, he served as the program's graduate assistant on offense in 2022 and 2023. In 2024 he was elevated to offensive quality control.
Among his many duties at SIU, McVicker breaks down opponent film, prepares Coach Hill's call sheet, prepares player wristbands, and oversees opponent and self-scout reports. He also runs the scout team defense and special teams.
