Southern Illinois Salukis 31–24 Northwestern Wildcats: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2022

Quick answer

Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Northwestern Wildcats 31–24 in Week 3, 2022. Final score: Southern Illinois Salukis 31, Northwestern Wildcats 24.

Game summary

Southern Illinois Salukis beat Northwestern Wildcats 31–24 in Week 3 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: N. Baker (Southern Illinois) — 75.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +4.17 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Evan Hull — 181.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Evan Hull — 9 rec, 35.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Illinois (-0.087/play) vs Northwestern (-0.149/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Illinois Salukis	0	12	3	12	31
Northwestern Wildcats	6	6	0	9	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SIUSouthern Illinois Salukis

+3OPP 28

+3OPP 9

NUNorthwestern Wildcats

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northwestern
Q1TD
RHR. Hilinski
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
R. Hilinski rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
TDT. Daniel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
N. Baker pass to T. Daniel for a touchdown (57 yards)
Northwestern
Q2TD
EHE. Hull
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
E. Hull rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
JGJ. Garrett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
N. Baker pass to J. Garrett for a touchdown (18 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 45 yards
Northwestern
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 26 yards
Southern Illinois
Q4TD
JGJacob Garrett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Nic Baker pass to Jacob Garrett for a touchdown (9 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q4TD
NBNic Baker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-15
Nic Baker rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Northwestern
Q4TD
MWMalik Washington
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Ryan Hilinski pass to Malik Washington for a touchdown (3 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

N. Baker (Southern Illinois) — 75.0 yds · 2 TD · +4.17 EPA/play +8.34 EPA
Zach Zebrowski (Southern Illinois) — 8.0 yds · +0.72 EPA/play +0.72 EPA
Javon Williams Jr. (Southern Illinois) — 24.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -0.54 EPA

Rushing

Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 181.0 yds -0.13 EPA
Cam Porter (Northwestern) — 54.0 yds -0.37 EPA
Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA

Receiving

Evan Hull (Northwestern) — 9 rec · 35.0 yds -0.01 EPA
D'Ante' Cox (Southern Illinois) — 6 rec · 52.0 yds +0.94 EPA
Malik Washington (Northwestern) — 5 rec · 99.0 yds +2.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
N. Baker	Southern Illinois	2	100.0%	75	2	+4.17	+8.34
Zach Zebrowski	Southern Illinois	1	100.0%	8	0	+0.72	+0.72
Javon Williams Jr.	Southern Illinois	3	66.7%	24	0	-0.18	-0.54
Ryan Hilinski	Northwestern	57	56.1%	202	1	-0.18	-10.33
Nic Baker	Southern Illinois	44	59.1%	185	1	-0.33	-14.43

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Illinois	Northwestern
Plays	91	112
EPA / play	-0.087	-0.149
Total EPA	-7.95	-16.73
Success rate	41.8%	40.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.118	-0.181
Rush EPA / play	-0.050	-0.116
Yards	440	463

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Illinois	6	12	-2.59	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	1	6	+0.17	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	3	2	-3.47	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	1	0	-0.94	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	1	8	+0.98	Ended
Q1	Southern Illinois	7	15	-5.25	Punt
Q1	Northwestern	12	101	+5.67	Ended
Q1	Northwestern	9	26	+1.69	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Illinois	8	111	+10.50	Pass TD
Q2	Northwestern	15	130	+12.01	Ended
Q2	Northwestern	1	1	+0.34	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Illinois	9	68	+0.95	Missed FG
Q2	Northwestern	6	0	-5.12	Ended
Q2	Southern Illinois	9	49	+2.49	Ended
Q2	Southern Illinois	1	0	-3.22	Interception
Q2	Northwestern	8	23	-0.62	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Fumble (-5.89 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass intercepted (-4.69 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · N. Baker pass to T. Daniel for a touchdown (57 yards) (+4.67 EPA)
Q4 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass to Malik Washington for a touchdown (3 yards) (+4.42 EPA)
Q2 · Northwestern Wildcats · Ryan Hilinski pass intercepted (-4.0 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker rushes for 20 yards (4th & 2) (+3.79 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass intercepted (-3.68 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · N. Baker pass to J. Garrett for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.67 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Illinois Salukis controlled the final (31–24) in Week 3.
Passing edge: N. Baker (Southern Illinois) — 75.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Illinois at -0.087 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Southern Illinois Salukis vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Southern Illinois Salukis 31, Northwestern Wildcats 24 in Week 3 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Southern Illinois Salukis vs Northwestern Wildcats?

Southern Illinois Salukis won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Southern Illinois Salukis vs Northwestern Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401405083.

Who led Southern Illinois Salukis vs Northwestern Wildcats in passing?

N. Baker (Southern Illinois) led passers with 75.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Southern Illinois Salukis at Northwestern Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.