Southern Illinois Salukis @ Northwestern Wildcats
Game Leaders

115
C. DiekerQB
14/22
115

184
C.J. BacherQB
21/29
184

58
L. WarnerRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
58

101
T. Sutton-
17 CAR, 3 TD
101

42
M. CheathamWR
2 REC
42

53
E. PetermanWR
4 REC
53

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1
M. ArringtonLB
1

5
J. CloudLB
5

7
B. SmithS
7
Team Stats
263
Total Yards
333
0
Turnovers
0
17
1st Downs
20
10-105
Penalties
6-61
4/14
3rd Down
9/16
1/3
4th Down
0/0
19:28
Possession
17:12
Game Information
Evanston, IL

BTN

Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 17 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 | 9-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 263 | 333 |
| Passing | 132 | 185 |
| Comp/Att | 19/32 | 22/31 |
| Yards per pass | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 85 | 148 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 2.7 | 4.4 |
| Penalties | 10-105 | 6-61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 19:28 | 17:12 |
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 |
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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