Southern Illinois powers past Missouri State 49-35
Michael Elbert's 55-yard interception return for a touchdown gave Southern Illinois a three-score lead in the third quarter and the Salukis held on for a 49-35 win over Missouri State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Illinois Salukis
49
Missouri State Bears
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIU | 0 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 49 |
| MOST | 7 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 35 |
Robert W. Plaster Stadium · 6,374 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Indiana State Sycamores | W 37-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Northern Iowa Panthers | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Illinois State Redbirds | L 14-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ South Dakota Coyotes | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Youngstown State Penguins | L 16-28 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:00 49-35
Mauricio Chio 3 Yd pass from Peyton Huslig (Parker Lacina Kick)
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Touchdown 9:47 49-28
Jonathan Mixon 5 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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Touchdown 14:10 42-28
Tyler Currie 24 Yd pass from Peyton Huslig (Parker Lacina Kick)
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Touchdown 7:45 42-21
Michael Elbert 55 Yd Interception Return (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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Touchdown 8:28 35-21
D.J. Davis 14 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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Touchdown 13:51 28-21
Landon Lenoir 30 Yd pass from Matt DeSomer (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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Touchdown 0:11 21-21
Nigel Kilby 4 Yd pass from Matt DeSomer (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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Touchdown 2:17 14-21
Tyler Currie 3 Yd pass from Peyton Huslig (Parker Lacina Kick)
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Touchdown 4:26 14-14
Nigel Kilby 35 Yd pass from Matt DeSomer (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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Touchdown 5:19 7-14
Jordan Murray 4 Yd pass from Peyton Huslig (Parker Lacina Kick)
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Touchdown 14:13 7-7
D.J. Davis 18 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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Touchdown 2:17 0-7
Peyton Huslig 6 Yd Run (Parker Lacina Kick)
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SIU
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:00 · End of Game
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MOST 3:00
10 plays, 48 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:00 49-35
Mauricio Chio 3 Yd pass from Peyton Huslig (Parker Lacina Kick)
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SIU 5:51
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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MOST 7:31
8 plays, 27 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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SIU 9:47
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:47 49-28
Jonathan Mixon 5 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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MOST 10:27
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
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SIU 10:33
5 plays, 34 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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MOST 14:10
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:10 42-28
Tyler Currie 24 Yd pass from Peyton Huslig (Parker Lacina Kick)
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SIU 3:18
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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MOST 6:09
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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SIU 7:45
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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MOST 7:45
2 plays, 32 yards, 0:38 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:45 42-21
Michael Elbert 55 Yd Interception Return (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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SIU 8:28
9 plays, 72 yards, 3:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 35-21
D.J. Davis 14 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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MOST 11:29
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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SIU 13:51
4 plays, 73 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:51 28-21
Landon Lenoir 30 Yd pass from Matt DeSomer (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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MOST
1 play, -1 yard, 0:11 · End of Half
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SIU 0:11
11 plays, 75 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:11 21-21
Nigel Kilby 4 Yd pass from Matt DeSomer (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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MOST 2:17
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 14-21
Tyler Currie 3 Yd pass from Peyton Huslig (Parker Lacina Kick)
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SIU 4:26
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:26 14-14
Nigel Kilby 35 Yd pass from Matt DeSomer (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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MOST 5:19
9 plays, 55 yards, 3:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:19 7-14
Jordan Murray 4 Yd pass from Peyton Huslig (Parker Lacina Kick)
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SIU 9:08
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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MOST 11:11
6 plays, 40 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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SIU 14:13
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:13 7-7
D.J. Davis 18 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
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MOST 2:17
12 plays, 81 yards, 5:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 0-7
Peyton Huslig 6 Yd Run (Parker Lacina Kick)
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SIU 7:21
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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MOST 9:10
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:47 · Punt
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SIU 9:57
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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MOST 13:04
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:56 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
SIU
MOST
23
1st Downs
24
8-14
3rd down efficiency
8-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
470
Total Yards
467
206
Passing
404
19/24
Comp/Att
27/46
8.6
Yards per pass
8.8
264
Rushing
63
43
Rushing Attempts
34
6.1
Yards per rush
1.9
4-30
Penalties
7-65
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
29:00
Possession
31:00
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