Total Yards
Northwestern380
Southern Illinois357
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Southern Illinois at Northwestern
Sep 17, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 3
Away
Southern Illinois
Road profile
Final Score
31 - 24
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Northwestern
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Northwestern213
Southern Illinois261
Rushing Yards
Northwestern167
Southern Illinois96
Turnovers
Northwestern4
Southern Illinois1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature83°F
Wind12 mph SW
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Northwestern vs Southern Illinois box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Northwestern28:58
Southern Illinois31:02
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Southern Illinois holds off Northwestern 31-24
Southern Illinois defeated Northwestern 31-24 in Week 3 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 357-380 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Southern Illinois set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. R. Hilinski run for 1 yd for a TD, (A. Stage KICK) came with {'seconds': 14, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Northwestern the first major swing.
Southern Illinois's box score carried the story: 357 total yards, 96 rushing yards, and 261 passing yards. Northwestern finished with 380 total yards, including 167 on the ground and 213 through the air.
Southern Illinois converted 5-16 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Southern Illinois led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was N. Baker pass,to T. Daniel for 57 yds for a TD, (J. Baumgarte KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
R. Hilinski run for 1 yd for a TD, (A. Stage KICK) (Northwestern led 7-0 over Southern Illinois).
Rushing Touchdown
E. Hull run for 1 yd for a TD, (A. Stage KICK), (A. Stage KICK) (Northwestern led 14-7 over Southern Illinois).
Passing Touchdown
N. Baker pass,to T. Daniel for 57 yds for a TD, (J. Baumgarte KICK) (Southern Illinois led 7-7 over Northwestern).
Passing Touchdown
N. Baker pass,to J. Garrett for 18 yds for a TD, (J. Baumgarte KICK) (Southern Illinois led 14-14 over Northwestern).
Field Goal Good
Jake Baumgarte 45 Yd Field Goal (Southern Illinois led 17-14 over Northwestern).
Rushing Touchdown
Nic Baker run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jake Baumgarte KICK) (Southern Illinois led 31-17 over Northwestern).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Southern Illinois defeated Northwestern.
Total yards
357-380
Southern Illinois held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
96
Southern Illinois averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
261
Southern Illinois averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-16
Southern Illinois's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Northwestern's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Northwestern | Southern Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 380 | 357 |
| Passing Yards | 213 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 167 | 96 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 4-5 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 4-42 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-43 | 25-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 28:58 | 31:02 |