Southern Illinois Salukis at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
· NCAA - Football
59 - 31
Williams accounts for six touchdowns, 493 yards in Southern Illinois' 59-31 over SE Missouri State
The senior was 18-of-26 passing for a career-high 342 yards and rushed for another career high of 151 yards on 10 carries.
Vinson Davis III had a career-high 185 yards on eight catches with two scores, including a 69-yarder. Lashaun Lester added two rushing touchdowns, including one of 42 yards for SIU (3-1), ranked No. 11 in the FCS coaches' poll.
The teams combined 1,131 yards offense, SIU with 612 and SEMO 569, but the Redhawks (1-3) committed two turnovers that turned into touchdowns.
The Salukis took off to a 31-7 halftime lead with Williams passing for a 17-yard TD to Davis and rushing for two scores, including a 75-yarder on the first play from scrimmage.
SIU led 52-24 after the teams combined for 38 third-quarter points with Williams finishing the period with an 18-yard TD pass to Jay Jones.
Jax Leatherwood was 33-of-47 passing for a career-high 422 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Redhawks. Kalvin Gilbert had 125 yards receiving and Cam Pedro 105 with a TD. Brandon Epton Jr. added 94 yards rushing on 18 carries.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Salukis at Redhawks 2021 College Football, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 14:46 | DJ Williams 75 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 12:28 | Lashaun Lester 3 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 8:00 | Jax Leatherwood 7 Yd Run (Justin Keller Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:17 | DJ Williams 4 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:20 | Vinson Davis III 17 Yd pass from DJ Williams (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Paul Geelen 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:13 | Cam Pedro 22 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Justin Keller Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:27 | Fabian McCray 14 Yd pass from DJ Williams (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:03 | Justin Keller 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:43 | Vinson Davis III 69 Yd pass from DJ Williams (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:23 | Cole Ruble 2 Yd Run (Justin Keller Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:00 | Jay Jones 18 Yd pass from DJ Williams (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:02 | Lashaun Lester 42 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:41 | Brandon Epton Jr. 34 Yd pass from Jax Leatherwood (Justin Keller Kick) |
Statistics
 SIU |
 SEMO |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 34 |
| 9-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 612 | Total Yards | 569 |
| 342 | Passing | 422 |
| 18/25 | Comp/Att | 33/47 |
| 13.7 | Yards per pass | 9.0 |
| 270 | Rushing | 147 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 8.2 | Yards per rush | 3.9 |
| 3-11 | Penalties | 3-30 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 26:41 | Possession | 33:19 |
Game Information
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Attendance: 8,050 · Capacity:
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