South Dakota State Jackrabbits 17–10 Southern Illinois Salukis: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 17–10 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: South Dakota State Jackrabbits 17, Southern Illinois Salukis 10.

Game summary

South Dakota State Jackrabbits beat Southern Illinois Salukis 17–10 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 5 plays.
Passing leader: Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 187.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Isaiah Davis — 91.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: D'Ante' Cox — 7 rec, 88.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Dakota State (+0.006/play) vs Southern Illinois (-0.153/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Dakota State Jackrabbits	0	6	6	3	17
Southern Illinois Salukis	0	0	0	9	10

Scoring Map

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

SDSTSouth Dakota State Jackrabbits

OPP EZ

+3OPP 27

+3OPP 22

SIUSouthern Illinois Salukis

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

South Dakota State
Q2TD
IDIsaiah Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Isaiah Davis rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
South Dakota State
Q3TD
GWGriffin Wilde
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Mark Gronowski pass to Griffin Wilde for a touchdown (49 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q4TD
DCD'Ante' Cox
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Nic Baker pass to D'Ante' Cox for a touchdown (24 yards)
South Dakota State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 27
Score
15-6
Field goal good from 44 yards
Southern Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 39 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 187.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +4.36 EPA
Isaiah Davis (South Dakota State) — 0.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -0.65 EPA
Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State) — 141.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -3.44 EPA

Rushing

Isaiah Davis (South Dakota State) — 91.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 46.0 yds -0.54 EPA
Amar Johnson (South Dakota State) — 67.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Receiving

D'Ante' Cox (Southern Illinois) — 7 rec · 88.0 yds +1.18 EPA
Jadon Janke (South Dakota State) — 6 rec · 49.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Justin Strong (Southern Illinois) — 4 rec · 29.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nic Baker	Southern Illinois	27	70.4%	187	1	+0.16	+4.36
Isaiah Davis	South Dakota State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.65	-0.65
Mark Gronowski	South Dakota State	22	68.2%	141	1	-0.16	-3.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Dakota State	Southern Illinois
Plays	53	55
EPA / play	+0.006	-0.153
Total EPA	+0.34	-8.43
Success rate	35.8%	36.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.178	+0.162
Rush EPA / play	+0.148	-0.457
Yards	310	285

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Illinois	13	62	-0.66	Ended
Q1	South Dakota State	3	5	-2.12	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	4	15	-1.95	Punt
Q1	South Dakota State	3	13	-0.71	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	3	6	-2.53	Punt
Q2	South Dakota State	9	60	+1.39	Missed FG
Q2	Southern Illinois	5	6	-7.60	Interception
Q2	South Dakota State	5	32	+2.97	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Illinois	3	9	-0.16	Punt
Q2	South Dakota State	3	-1	-0.77	Punt
Q2	Southern Illinois	4	28	-0.48	Ended
Q3	South Dakota State	3	72	+5.44	Pass TD
Q3	Southern Illinois	6	7	-4.59	Punt
Q3	South Dakota State	3	-4	-3.79	Punt
Q3	Southern Illinois	4	41	+3.82	Ended
Q3	South Dakota State	8	73	-0.80	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass to D'Ante' Cox for a touchdown (24 yards) (+5.68 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass to Vinson Davis III for 45 yards (3rd & 5) (+5.24 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass intercepted (-5.18 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Colton Hoag rushes for 21 yards (4th & 4) (+4.71 EPA)
Q2 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Isaiah Davis rushes for 39 yards (3rd & 10) (+4.62 EPA)
Q3 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass to Griffin Wilde for a touchdown (49 yards) (+4.25 EPA)
Q4 · South Dakota State Jackrabbits · Mark Gronowski pass intercepted (-3.64 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Justin Strong rushes for a loss of 3 yards (3rd & 1) (-3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Dakota State Jackrabbits controlled the final (17–10) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 187.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: South Dakota State at 0.006 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Southern Illinois Salukis?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits 17, Southern Illinois Salukis 10 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Southern Illinois Salukis?

South Dakota State Jackrabbits won with a final score of 17–10.

Where can I find the South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Southern Illinois Salukis box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540448.

Who led South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs Southern Illinois Salukis in passing?

Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) led passers with 187.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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