Southern Illinois Salukis 63–0 Western Illinois Leathernecks: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 63– in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Southern Illinois Salukis 63, Western Illinois Leathernecks .

Game summary

Southern Illinois Salukis dominated Western Illinois Leathernecks 63–0 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 186.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.91 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Ludovick Choquette — 49.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jay Parker — 5 rec, 23.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Illinois (+0.165/play) vs Western Illinois (-0.439/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Illinois Salukis	12	18	12	6	63
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

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

SIUSouthern Illinois Salukis

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WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Illinois
Q1TD
SLShaun Lester
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
6-0
Shaun Lester rushes 64 yards for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q1TD
ZGZach Gibson
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
12-0
Nic Baker pass to Zach Gibson for a touchdown (3 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
JSJustin Strong
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
18-0
Justin Strong rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
VDVinson Davis III
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
24-0
Nic Baker pass to Vinson Davis III for a touchdown (27 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
IHIzaiah Hartrup
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
30-0
Nic Baker pass to Izaiah Hartrup for a touchdown (26 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q3TD
LLLashaun Lester
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
36-0
Lashaun Lester rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q3TD
AMAllen Middleton
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
42-0
Hunter Simmons pass to Allen Middleton for a touchdown (13 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q4TD
LLLashaun Lester
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
48-0
Lashaun Lester rushes 39 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
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Score
48-6
Fumble returned for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 186.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.91 EPA/play +11.79 EPA
Nate Lamb (Western Illinois) — 8.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.16 EPA
Hunter Simmons (Southern Illinois) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.09 EPA/play -0.79 EPA

Rushing

Ludovick Choquette (Western Illinois) — 49.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Justin Strong (Southern Illinois) — 27.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
Lashaun Lester (Southern Illinois) — 75.0 yds · 2 TD +0.71 EPA

Receiving

Jay Parker (Western Illinois) — 5 rec · 23.0 yds -0.78 EPA
Izaiah Hartrup (Southern Illinois) — 4 rec · 96.0 yds +1.00 EPA
Taj Sanders (Western Illinois) — 1 rec · 6.0 yds -0.69 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nic Baker	Southern Illinois	13	76.9%	186	3	+0.91	+11.79
Nate Lamb	Western Illinois	4	0.0%	8	0	-0.04	-0.16
Hunter Simmons	Southern Illinois	9	77.8%	55	1	-0.09	-0.79
incomplete	Southern Illinois	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.61	-3.65
Matt Morrissey	Western Illinois	18	66.7%	12	0	-0.40	-7.17
incomplete	Western Illinois	14	0.0%	0	0	-1.02	-14.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Illinois	Western Illinois
Plays	62	73
EPA / play	+0.165	-0.439
Total EPA	+10.26	-32.03
Success rate	40.3%	24.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.263	-0.599
Rush EPA / play	+0.085	-0.283
Yards	449	159

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Illinois	3	8	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	6	22	-3.95	Fumble
Q1	Western Illinois	4	8	-5.42	Ended
Q1	Southern Illinois	1	64	+5.01	Rush TD
Q1	Western Illinois	12	41	-3.71	Ended
Q1	Southern Illinois	5	60	+4.19	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	3	3	-2.81	Punt
Q2	Southern Illinois	4	57	+3.67	Rush TD
Q2	Western Illinois	3	-8	-3.20	Punt
Q2	Southern Illinois	11	46	-4.24	Fumble
Q2	Western Illinois	3	8	-0.52	Punt
Q2	Southern Illinois	4	42	+3.94	Pass TD
Q2	Western Illinois	5	22	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Southern Illinois	3	0	-0.92	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	4	-19	-1.15	Punt
Q2	Southern Illinois	2	33	+4.63	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.28 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Shaun Lester rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+5.01 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass to D'Ante' Cox for 50 yards (3rd & 13) (+4.91 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass to Vinson Davis III for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.49 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Nic Baker pass to Izaiah Hartrup for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.44 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Fumble (-4.44 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Fumble (-4.14 EPA)
Q1 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Fumble (-4.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Illinois Salukis controlled the final (63–) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) — 186.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Illinois at 0.165 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Southern Illinois Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Southern Illinois Salukis 63, Western Illinois Leathernecks 0 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Southern Illinois Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Southern Illinois Salukis won with a final score of 63–0.

Where can I find the Southern Illinois Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540449.

Who led Southern Illinois Salukis vs Western Illinois Leathernecks in passing?

Nic Baker (Southern Illinois) led passers with 186.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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