Western Illinois Leathernecks at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
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Southeast Missouri State beats Western Illinois 54-45 in game featuring 1,152 total yards
The game featured 99 points and 1,152 total yards — with 550-plus yards from each team. SEMO’s 51 points were a season-high.
Western Illinois quarterback Nathan Lamb threw for 449 yards and three touchdowns but he was also intercepted three times by Ty Leonard, Mali Walton and Dorian Anderson.
Brandon Epton Jr. capped SEMO's 87-yard drive with a 5-yard run to take a 51-39 lead with 5:35 left. On the next offensive play, Leonard intercepted a pass by Lamb and returned it 16 yards leading to a 34-yard field goal by DC Pippin.
Western Illinois scored to get within nine points with 1:13 remaining and needed a successful 2-point conversion to make it a one-score game. Lamb found Brandon Lanier in the back of the end zone for a one-handed grab but he landed just out of bounds.
SEMO (9-2, 6-1) tied a program record with its ninth win in a season.
Brandon Epton Jr. had 126 yards rushing and a touchdown for SEMO. Dorian Anderson added 116 yards receiving and another touchdown.
Matthew Henry and Elijah Aragon each had 100-plus yards receiving and a touchdown for Western Illinois (3-8, 2-5).
How To Watch
How can I watch Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks?
- TV Channel: Leathernecks at Redhawks 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 7:44 | Brandon Epton Jr. 21 Yd pass from Paxton DeLaurent (DC Pippin Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 5:25 | Brandon Lanier 16 Yd pass from Nathan Lamb (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 3:09 | DC Pippin 43 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 1:17 | Cameren Smith 81 Yd pass from Nathan Lamb (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:17 | Cam Pedro 39 Yd pass from Paxton DeLaurent (DC Pippin Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:36 | Demari Davis 29 Yd pass from Tanner Zolnosky (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:00 | Antonio Chadha 46 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:05 | Paxton DeLaurent 10 Yd Run (DC Pippin Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:08 | Tristan Smith 17 Yd pass from Paxton DeLaurent (DC Pippin Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Antonio Chadha 50 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:09 | Dorian Anderson 48 Yd pass from Paxton DeLaurent (DC Pippin Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:23 | DC Pippin 20 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:26 | Matthew Henry 81 Yd pass from Nathan Lamb (Antonio Chadha PAT blocked) |
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FG | 3rd Period 2:22 | DC Pippin 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 12:21 | Cameren Smith 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:35 | Brandon Epton Jr. 5 Yd Run (DC Pippin Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 2:48 | DC Pippin 34 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 1:13 | Torrance Farmer Jr. 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 WIU |
 SEMO |
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|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1st Downs | 32 |
| 6-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 593 | Total Yards | 567 |
| 500 | Passing | 375 |
| 27/42 | Comp/Att | 25/40 |
| 11.9 | Yards per pass | 9.4 |
| 93 | Rushing | 192 |
| 29 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 3.2 | Yards per rush | 5.2 |
| 6-45 | Penalties | 9-88 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 26:09 | Possession | 33:51 |
Game Information
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Attendance: 4,839 · Capacity:
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