CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois head coach Nick Hill announced on Wednesday that Eriq Moore will be the team’s new cornerbacks coach.
Moore has spent the past two seasons coaching defensive backs at Missouri Western State, helping lead the Division II Griffins to a playoff appearance in 2023.
“Eriq has worked his way up through the coaching ranks, starting out as a GA at Chadron State,” Hill said. “The path he’s taken, it tests you and your love for the game. Everywhere he’s been, he’s helped elevate their program.”
As a player, Moore was a three-year starter at SEMO (2013-16), walking on to the team as a freshman, before earning a scholarship and being voted a team captain his junior and senior years.
“He has an infection personality,” Hill said. “He brings a lot of energy, and the guys in the corners room are really going to enjoy playing for him.”
Prior to Missouri Western, Moore spent two seasons at Emporia State (2021-22), helping lead the Hornets to a 15-6 record and two post-season appearances. Two defensive backs under Moore’s tutelage – Montrell Wilson and Derrick Maxwell – tied for the conference lead in 2022 with three interceptions apiece.
Moore also served as defensive backs coach at Southern Arkansas (2019-20) and as a graduate assistant coach at Chadron State (2018).
He and his wife, Unique, have two sons, EJ and Elijah.
