Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Austin Peay Governors: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Austin Peay Governors 31–17 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Southern Illinois Salukis 31, Austin Peay Governors 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Illinois Salukis	6	6	6	9	31
Austin Peay Governors	6	3	6	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 170.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.66 EPA
• Ryan LaHood (Southern Illinois) — 15.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -1.01 EPA
• Austin Smith (Austin Peay) — 238.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -6.56 EPA

Rushing

• Shaun Lester Jr. (Southern Illinois) — 111.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• La'Vell Wright (Austin Peay) — 60.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Romon Copeland Jr. (Austin Peay) — 9 rec · 151.0 yds +1.53 EPA
• Keontez Lewis (Southern Illinois) — 6 rec · 76.0 yds +0.92 EPA
• Vinson Davis III (Southern Illinois) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +1.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
DJ Williams	Southern Illinois	31	51.6%	170	2	+0.12	+3.66
Ryan LaHood	Southern Illinois	3	66.7%	15	0	-0.34	-1.01
Austin Smith	Austin Peay	42	54.8%	238	2	-0.16	-6.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Illinois	Austin Peay
Plays	72	69
EPA / play	+0.100	-0.150
Total EPA	+7.20	-10.35
Success rate	45.8%	30.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.078	-0.156
Rush EPA / play	+0.120	-0.140
Yards	407	373

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Illinois	4	13	-2.34	Punt
Q1	Austin Peay	6	28	-1.37	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	3	-5	-3.52	Punt
Q1	Austin Peay	4	58	+4.50	Pass TD
Q1	Southern Illinois	13	75	+6.37	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Illinois	2	1	-1.57	Ended
Q2	Austin Peay	7	79	+2.11	Field goal
Q2	Southern Illinois	7	29	-0.97	Punt
Q2	Austin Peay	7	57	-1.31	Fumble
Q2	Southern Illinois	7	67	+3.82	Ended
Q2	Austin Peay	10	57	+0.48	Ended
Q2	Southern Illinois	2	27	+4.73	Pass TD
Q2	Austin Peay	3	1	-1.72	Punt
Q3	Southern Illinois	6	69	+6.11	Pass TD
Q3	Austin Peay	6	27	-2.47	Ended
Q3	Southern Illinois	3	-6	-4.13	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Punt (-4.88 EPA)
2. Q1 · Austin Peay Governors · Punt (-4.77 EPA)
3. Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams pass to Ryan Schwendeman for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.81 EPA)
4. Q4 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Shaun Lester Jr. rushes for 46 yards (2nd & 5) (+3.75 EPA)
5. Q1 · Austin Peay Governors · Austin Smith pass to Romon Copeland Jr. for 25 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.6 EPA)
6. Q3 · Austin Peay Governors · Penalty (3rd & 1) (-3.6 EPA)
7. Q1 · Austin Peay Governors · Austin Smith pass to Jaden Barnes for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.43 EPA)
8. Q3 · Austin Peay Governors · Austin Smith pass intercepted (-3.43 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Southern Illinois Salukis controlled the final (31–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 170.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Southern Illinois at 0.1 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 Austin Peay Governors?

Southern Illinois Salukis 31, Austin Peay Governors 17 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Southern Illinois Salukis vs Austin Peay Governors?

Southern Illinois Salukis won with a final score of 31–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401632070.

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

DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) led passers with 170.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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