South Dakota State Jackrabbits @ Southern Illinois Salukis
Game Leaders

341
T. ChristionQB
13/23, 2 TD
341

184
M. DeSomerQB
16/32, 1 TD
184

188
P. Strong Jr.RB
14 CAR, 3 TD
188

201
D.J. DavisRB
13 CAR
201

198
C. JohnsonWR
7 REC, 2 TD
198

76
R. LeonardWR
3 REC, 1 TD
76

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Team Stats
656
Total Yards
541
0
Turnovers
1
22
1st Downs
23
4-36
Penalties
4-50
5/11
3rd Down
3/13
0/0
4th Down
2/3
30:10
Possession
29:50
Game Information
Carbondale, IL
ESPN+
1st Quarter
Touchdown
11:18 - 1st
7
SDSU
0
SIU
Mikey Daniel 1 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
8 plays, 64 yards, 3:42
Field Goal
6:22 - 1st
7
SDSU
3
SIU
Griffin Cerra 50 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:30
Field Goal
4:27 - 1st
10
SDSU
3
SIU
Chase Vinatieri 21 Yd Field Goal
5 plays, 71 yards, 1:55
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:11 - 2nd
10
SDSU
10
SIU
Matt DeSomer 1 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
12 plays, 76 yards, 5:11
Touchdown
10:56 - 2nd
17
SDSU
10
SIU
Jadon Janke 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:30
Touchdown
5:24 - 2nd
17
SDSU
17
SIU
Matt DeSomer 1 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:32
Touchdown
5:04 - 2nd
24
SDSU
17
SIU
Pierre Strong Jr. 72 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
2 plays, 72 yards, 0:15
Touchdown
0:28 - 2nd
30
SDSU
17
SIU
Cade Johnson 56 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Chase Vinatieri PAT failed)
1 play, 56 yards, 0:08
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
12:44 - 3rd
30
SDSU
24
SIU
Matt DeSomer 10 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:16
Touchdown
11:22 - 3rd
36
SDSU
24
SIU
Cade Johnson 42 Yd pass from Taryn Christion (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
3 plays, 54 yards, 1:17
Touchdown
9:40 - 3rd
36
SDSU
31
SIU
Matt DeSomer 10 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)
6 plays, 86 yards, 1:35
Touchdown
7:30 - 3rd
43
SDSU
31
SIU
Pierre Strong Jr. 43 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
5 plays, 80 yards, 2:05
Touchdown
1:55 - 3rd
50
SDSU
31
SIU
Mikey Daniel 1 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
9 plays, 63 yards, 4:29
Touchdown
0:07 - 3rd
50
SDSU
38
SIU
Raphael Leonard 53 Yd pass from Matt DeSomer (Griffin Cerra Kick)
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:48
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:01 - 4th
57
SDSU
38
SIU
Pierre Strong Jr. 24 Yd Run (Chase Vinatieri Kick)
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:01
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2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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