Southern Illinois Salukis 13–41 BYU Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

BYU Cougars defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 41–13 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Southern Illinois Salukis 13, BYU Cougars 41.

Game summary

BYU Cougars dominated Southern Illinois Salukis 41–13 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 333.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.55 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: DJ Williams — 137.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Chase Roberts — 7 rec, 108.0 yds.
EPA edge: BYU (+0.234/play) vs Southern Illinois (-0.045/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Illinois Salukis	0	6	6	0	13
BYU Cougars	12	3	12	9	41

Scoring Map

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

SIUSouthern Illinois Salukis

OPP EZ

+3OPP 33

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+3OPP 24

BYUBYU Cougars

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BYU
Q1TD
HRHinckley Ropati
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Hinckley Ropati rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
BYU
Q1TD
JPJojo Phillips
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jake Retzlaff pass to Jojo Phillips for a touchdown (57 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
DWDJ Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
DJ Williams rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
BYU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 50 yards
BYU
Q3TD
LMLJ Martin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Jake Retzlaff pass to LJ Martin for a touchdown (7 yards)
BYU
Q3TD
MTMata'ava Ta'ase
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Jake Retzlaff pass to Mata'ava Ta'ase for a touchdown (19 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q3TD
DWDJ Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
DJ Williams rushes 38 yards for a touchdown
BYU
Q4TD
LMLJ Martin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-33
LJ Martin rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
BYU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
12-36
Field goal good from 41 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 333.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +17.64 EPA
Hunter Simmons (Southern Illinois) — 10.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -2.79 EPA
DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 83.0 yds · -0.38 EPA/play -8.38 EPA

Rushing

DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 137.0 yds · 2 TD +1.14 EPA
LJ Martin (BYU) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA
Hinckley Ropati (BYU) — 57.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA

Receiving

Chase Roberts (BYU) — 7 rec · 108.0 yds +2.11 EPA
Jojo Phillips (BYU) — 2 rec · 70.0 yds +1.86 EPA
Keelan Marion (BYU) — 2 rec · 51.0 yds +1.07 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake Retzlaff	BYU	32	59.4%	333	3	+0.55	+17.64
Hunter Simmons	Southern Illinois	6	50.0%	10	0	-0.47	-2.79
DJ Williams	Southern Illinois	22	50.0%	83	0	-0.38	-8.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Illinois	BYU
Plays	51	77
EPA / play	-0.045	+0.234
Total EPA	-2.29	+17.99
Success rate	35.3%	48.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.399	+0.551
Rush EPA / play	+0.386	+0.008
Yards	256	533

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Illinois	3	4	-2.79	Punt
Q1	BYU	13	52	+5.34	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Illinois	5	18	-2.27	Punt
Q1	BYU	4	86	+6.38	Pass TD
Q1	Southern Illinois	5	13	-1.62	Punt
Q2	BYU	8	40	-0.22	Missed FG
Q2	Southern Illinois	5	11	-1.87	Punt
Q2	BYU	9	59	-1.45	Ended
Q2	Southern Illinois	8	78	+8.01	Rush TD
Q2	BYU	4	43	+1.29	Field goal
Q3	BYU	7	75	+5.69	Pass TD
Q3	Southern Illinois	5	18	-3.38	Ended
Q3	BYU	3	23	+1.05	Pass TD
Q3	Southern Illinois	8	83	+9.20	Rush TD
Q3	BYU	8	39	+0.07	Punt
Q3	Southern Illinois	3	1	-2.21	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams pass intercepted (-4.29 EPA)
Q1 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass to Chase Roberts for 8 yards (4th & 4) (+4.25 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams rushes 38 yards for a touchdown (+4.23 EPA)
Q1 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass to Jojo Phillips for a touchdown (57 yards) (+3.97 EPA)
Q3 · BYU Cougars · LJ Martin rushes for 4 yards (4th & 3) (+3.63 EPA)
Q1 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass to Chase Roberts for 6 yards (4th & 3) (+3.42 EPA)
Q1 · BYU Cougars · Jake Retzlaff pass to Chase Roberts for 24 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.37 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams rushes for 13 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

BYU Cougars controlled the final (41–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Jake Retzlaff (BYU) — 333.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: BYU at 0.234 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 BYU Cougars?

Southern Illinois Salukis 13, BYU Cougars 41 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Southern Illinois Salukis vs BYU Cougars?

BYU Cougars won with a final score of 13–41.

Where can I find the Southern Illinois Salukis vs BYU Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634240.

Who led Southern Illinois Salukis vs BYU Cougars in passing?

Jake Retzlaff (BYU) led passers with 333.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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