Southern Illinois Salukis at Murray State Racers
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Southern Illinois sends Murray State to 18th straight loss 27-7
The Salukis (6-3, 3-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked No. 17 in the FCS coaches' poll, took a 17-0 lead in the second quarter on two short Williams' touchdown runs and the first of two Paul Geelen field goals
The Racers got their only touchdown on Jim Ogle's 5-yard pass to J'Kalon Carter in the final minute of the first half.
The Racers' (0-9, 0-5) 18-game skid is the longest active streak in Division I. They last won 30-28 over Mississippi Valley State on Sept. 14, 2024. They have lost 20 consecutive conference games dating to the 2023 season when its sole MVFC win came against Indiana State, 30-28, in the Racers’ league debut.
Williams threw for 168 yards, including a 40-yard score to Lem Wash. Edward Robinson rushed for 109 yards on 18 carries.
Ogle threw for 124 yards with a TD and an interception. Jawaun Northington rushed for 81 yards on 16 carries.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Salukis at Racers 2021 College Football, week 10, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 7:30 | DJ Williams 1 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 8:29 | Paul Geelen 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:56 | DJ Williams 5 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:27 | J'Kalon Carter 5 Yd pass from Jim Ogle (Jack Tannehill Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 5:33 | Paul Geelen 35 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 12:22 | Lem Wash 40 Yd pass from DJ Williams (Paul Geelen Kick) |
Statistics
 SIU |
 MUR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 7-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-11 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 404 | Total Yards | 300 |
| 171 | Passing | 122 |
| 11/20 | Comp/Att | 15/28 |
| 8.6 | Yards per pass | 4.4 |
| 233 | Rushing | 178 |
| 50 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 4.7 | Yards per rush | 5.2 |
| 7-59 | Penalties | 2-8 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 35:41 | Possession | 24:19 |
Game Information
Location: Murray, KY
Attendance: 8,506 · Capacity:
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