As the dog days of summer are winding down, and the hum of a new academic year fills the quad at the University of St. Francis (USF), a shift signals the start of an electric fall. Saturday football games at Joliet Memorial Stadium are back. For the Fighting Saints, the return to campus brings more than lectures and lively campus life. It brings back Mid-States Football Association (MFSA) rivalries and a chance to channel energy into momentum. For the 2026 season, the Fighting Saints hope to...