Jersey Rules

The SIU Saluki football team will be wearing special black Under Armour® jerseys that will only be worn once specifically for the Salukis Blackout Cancer game on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The jerseys will be very similar to the traditional Saluki maroon and white uniforms with embroidered numbers and logos (see picture of this year's camouflage jersey on the home page). Jersey names are screen-printed. The jerseys will sport the official logos of the Salukis, Under Armour®, and Missouri Valley Conference.

Jersey numbers available for the 2024 Blackout football game: Click here - 2024 Roster (Note: Numbers have been subject to change in the past)

Only 106 jerseys will be available for bidding.
Jersey numbers will be chosen to start with the highest bidder and descend to the lowest bidder.
The jersey name can only include first initial/last name, last name/first initial or first name, or last name only. NO BUSINESS names are allowed (ie. cannot use Piper Construction but can use Piper) and you cannot use any special characters other than a period. Only 15 spaces are allowed (more than 15 spaces/characters are allowed but the font will be smaller).
When you create your account please include the name you want on the back of the jersey and the top 5 numbers in order of preference to make the process more efficient.
If one of your 5 numbers is available we will assign that number and send you a confirmation email. If your number is not available, we will contact you to pick a new jersey number. You will be contacted via phone, email, and text. If we have not heard from you within the 30-minute time frame then we will move on to the next bidder. When you call back after the 30-minute time frame, you will select from the numbers available at that time.

Note: If you are a relative of an SIU football player, you are not guaranteed their number if a higher bidder chooses that number before you. We will not call the higher bidder asking them to switch their number.

NOTE: Below are your game day instructions.

Before the game: Winning bidders will need to check-in at the SIH Foundation table/tent at the North end entrance of Saluki Stadium. You will receive a lanyard with your jersey number and further instructions.

During the game: Winning bidders will be invited to walk onto the field at half-time and be recognized by the fans in attendance. Winners will meet at the north end entrance 2 minutes before half-time. An announcement will be made during the game.

After the game: Winning bidders will meet on the football field after everyone has cleared off and you will have the opportunity to meet the player wearing your jersey and to receive the jersey. A professional photographer will be available if you are interested in having your picture taken. This is an excellent time for a photo to commemorate the event. SIU staff will give further instructions.

If you are unable to attend the game, the jersey will be laundered and mailed within two weeks.

Go to the Home page and click on the "Make A Bid" button to start bidding.

If you have additional questions, please contact Amanda Sheffer at 618.457.5200 ext. 67013 or a manda.sheffer@sih.net. Thank you for your support!