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Southern Illinois vs Western Illinois

AWAY · 1-3 Southern Illinois SIU 1-3
HOME · 2-2 Western Illinois @ WIU 2-2
WEEK 5 · MVC FINAL FINAL SIU 36 WIU 37 Macomb, IL
WEEK 5 · MVC SAT, OCT 3 8:00 PM Hanson Field, Macomb
OCT 3 8:00P

Southern Illinois

1-3

VS

Western Illinois

2-2

Final · 36 - 37
WEEK 5 · MVC Hanson Field, Macomb
Sat, Oct 3 8:00 PM Hanson Field, Macomb

Recap

Western Illinois edged Southern Illinois 37-36 in a thrilling Missouri Valley showdown that came down to the final seconds. The Leathernecks' Nathan Knuffman drilled a 20-yard field goal with just two seconds remaining to cap a wild fourth quarter that featured three lead changes, including Kenny James' 70-yard pick-six and Brett Taylor's 21-yard fumble return touchdown. Nikko Watson powered the Western Illinois ground game with two rushing scores, while Trenton Norvell connected with Stacey Smith on a 53-yard bomb in the third quarter.

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Final Stats

Southern Illinois
Western Illinois
  • 231 Pass Yards 333
  • 194 Rush Yards 195
  • 425 Total Yards 528
  • 24 First Downs 23
  • 52.9% 3rd Down Conv. 42.9%
  • 2 Turnovers 3
  • 70 Penalty Yards 52
  • 33:00 Time of Possession 27:00