CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- SIU Football received some big news on Monday. Captain Cody Crider will be back this fall.
The NCAA granted Crider a sixth year of eligibility.
He was a big contributor for the Salukis' defense this past season.
The Graves County alum led SIU in tackles for a loss with 12 and was second on the team in tackles with 90.
It was a great bounce back year for the all conference player.
Crider suffered a season-ending injury in 2018.
He's played only three full seasons at SIU.