Austin Peay Governors 23–49 Southern Illinois Salukis: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Austin Peay Governors 49–23 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Austin Peay Governors 23, Southern Illinois Salukis 49.

Game summary

Southern Illinois Salukis rolled past Austin Peay Governors 49–23 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 232.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ro Elliott — 45.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Izaiah Hartrup — 5 rec, 101.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Illinois (+0.026/play) vs Austin Peay (-0.462/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Austin Peay Governors	0	6	3	12	23
Southern Illinois Salukis	6	12	18	6	49

Scoring Map

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

APSUAustin Peay Governors

+3OPP 12

SIUSouthern Illinois Salukis

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Illinois
Q1TD
JSJustin Strong
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Nic Baker pass to Justin Strong for a touchdown (5 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
RERo Elliott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Ro Elliott rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
JSJustin Strong
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Justin Strong rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Austin Peay
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Interception returned for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q3TD
JBJaelin Benefield
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Nic Baker pass to Jaelin Benefield for a touchdown (54 yards)
Austin Peay
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
9-24
Field goal good from 29 yards
Southern Illinois
Q3TD
IHIzaiah Hartrup
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Nic Baker pass to Izaiah Hartrup for a touchdown (31 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q3TD
IHIzaiah Hartrup
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
Nic Baker pass to Izaiah Hartrup for a touchdown (31 yards)
Austin Peay
Q4TD
CECJ Evans Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
CJ Evans Jr. rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q4TD
KWKayleb Wagner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-42
Kayleb Wagner rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Austin Peay
Q4TD
KOKenny Odom
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-42
Mike DiLiello pass to Kenny Odom for a touchdown (44 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 232.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +5.53 EPA
Hunter Simmons (Southern Illinois) — 44.0 yds · -0.09 EPA/play -0.62 EPA
Mike DiLiello (Austin Peay) — 139.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.40 EPA/play -14.42 EPA

Rushing

Ro Elliott (Southern Illinois) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD +0.58 EPA
Justin Strong (Southern Illinois) — 22.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
Jevon Jackson (Austin Peay) — 26.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Receiving

Izaiah Hartrup (Southern Illinois) — 5 rec · 101.0 yds +0.18 EPA
Kam Thomas (Austin Peay) — 4 rec · 31.0 yds +0.26 EPA
Jordan Goco (Austin Peay) — 4 rec · 26.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nic Baker	Southern Illinois	26	61.5%	232	4	+0.22	+5.53
Hunter Simmons	Southern Illinois	7	57.1%	44	0	-0.09	-0.62
Mike DiLiello	Austin Peay	37	51.4%	139	1	-0.40	-14.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Austin Peay	Southern Illinois
Plays	56	78
EPA / play	-0.462	+0.026
Total EPA	-24.96	+1.96
Success rate	25.0%	44.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.561	+0.153
Rush EPA / play	-0.248	-0.067
Yards	230	447

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Austin Peay	3	6	-2.12	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	16	61	+1.83	Pass TD
Q1	Austin Peay	3	0	-3.24	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	14	65	+4.62	Rush TD
Q2	Austin Peay	3	8	-1.33	Punt
Q2	Southern Illinois	10	34	-3.84	Missed FG
Q2	Austin Peay	3	-4	-1.66	Ended
Q2	Southern Illinois	3	21	+2.49	Rush TD
Q2	Austin Peay	2	26	-6.84	Touchdown
Q2	Austin Peay	6	40	+0.35	Punt
Q2	Southern Illinois	2	5	-0.67	Ended
Q3	Southern Illinois	5	10	-2.64	Punt
Q3	Austin Peay	3	-17	-5.20	Punt
Q3	Southern Illinois	7	83	+4.82	Pass TD
Q3	Austin Peay	2	15	-2.73	Interception
Q3	Southern Illinois	1	13	-3.64	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Austin Peay Governors · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.33 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass to Jaelin Benefield for a touchdown (54 yards) (+4.28 EPA)
Q3 · Austin Peay Governors · Mike DiLiello pass intercepted (-4.1 EPA)
Q3 · Austin Peay Governors · Mike DiLiello pass to Tre Shackelford for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+3.75 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Fumble (-3.64 EPA)
Q4 · Austin Peay Governors · Penalty (1st & 10) (+3.63 EPA)
Q3 · Austin Peay Governors · Penalty (3rd & 8) (+3.17 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass to D'Ante' Cox for 16 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Illinois Salukis controlled the final (49–23) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 232.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Illinois at 0.026 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 Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Illinois Salukis?

Austin Peay Governors 23, Southern Illinois Salukis 49 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Illinois Salukis?

Southern Illinois Salukis won with a final score of 23–49.

Where can I find the Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Illinois Salukis box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540173.

Who led Austin Peay Governors vs Southern Illinois Salukis in passing?

Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) led passers with 232.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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