Southern Illinois Salukis @ Western Illinois Leathernecks
Game Leaders

227
M. IannottiQB
21/30, 1 TD, 1 INT
227

333
T. NorvellQB
18/35, 2 TD, 2 INT
333

65
M. IannottiQB
15 CAR
65

174
N. WatsonRB
27 CAR, 2 TD
174

89
J. JonesWR
5 REC, 1 TD
89

120
L. LenoirWR
4 REC
120

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Team Stats
425
Total Yards
528
2
Turnovers
3
24
1st Downs
23
7-70
Penalties
6-52
9/17
3rd Down
6/14
0/0
4th Down
0/1
33:00
Possession
27:00
Game Information
Macomb, IL
1st Quarter
Touchdown
12:41 - 1st
0
SIU
7
WIU
Nikko Watson 27 Yd Run (Nathan Knuffman Kick)
4 plays, 60 yards, 1:15
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
14:48 - 2nd
3
SIU
7
WIU
Austin Johnson 51 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:18
Field Goal
12:39 - 2nd
6
SIU
7
WIU
Austin Johnson 39 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:29
Touchdown
9:39 - 2nd
6
SIU
14
WIU
Taylor Hill 2 Yd pass from Trenton Norvell (Nathan Knuffman Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:00
Touchdown
5:44 - 2nd
13
SIU
14
WIU
Jimmy Jones 26 Yd pass from Mark Iannotti (Austin Johnson Kick)
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:55
Touchdown
4:11 - 2nd
20
SIU
14
WIU
Brandon Williams 26 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Austin Johnson Kick)
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:33
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
13:10 - 3rd
20
SIU
21
WIU
Nikko Watson 1 Yd Run (Nathan Knuffman Kick)
4 plays, 54 yards, 1:42
Touchdown
11:16 - 3rd
20
SIU
28
WIU
Stacey Smith Jr. 53 Yd pass from Trenton Norvell (Nathan Knuffman Kick)
1 play, 53 yards, 0:10
Touchdown
5:48 - 3rd
27
SIU
28
WIU
Cameron Walter 25 Yd Run (Austin Johnson Kick)
12 plays, 83 yards, 5:27
4th Quarter
Touchdown
13:08 - 4th
33
SIU
28
WIU
Kenny James 70 Yd Interception Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
7 plays, 57 yards, 2:41
Touchdown
9:35 - 4th
33
SIU
34
WIU
Brett Taylor 21 Yd Fumble Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:19
Field Goal
5:38 - 4th
36
SIU
34
WIU
Austin Johnson 32 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 28 yards, 3:44
Field Goal
0:02 - 4th
36
SIU
37
WIU
Nathan Knuffman 20 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 66 yards, 1:40
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2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News

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Ex-Ohio coach Brian Smith suing school following December firing
Former Ohio University coach Brian Smith is suing the school for breach of contract and wrongful termination after he was fired in December for "serious professional misconduct."
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2026 Conference USA college football preview, predictions for every team
The Owls moved to the FBS and won the league. Will the 2026 season see another new team take the top spot?
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