Southern Illinois Salukis at Murray State Racers

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Southern Illinois Salukis

6-3, 3-2 Away

Final
27 - 7

Murray State Racers

0-9, 0-4 Home

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.

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Scoring Summary

TD	1st Period 7:30	DJ Williams 1 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick)
FG	2nd Period 8:29	Paul Geelen 23 Yd Field Goal
TD	2nd Period 3:56	DJ Williams 5 Yd Run (Paul Geelen Kick)
TD	2nd Period 0:27	J'Kalon Carter 5 Yd pass from Jim Ogle (Jack Tannehill Kick)
FG	3rd Period 5:33	Paul Geelen 35 Yd Field Goal
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