Colorado College Tigers 3–49 Southern Illinois Salukis: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Colorado College Tigers 49–3 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Colorado College Tigers 3, Southern Illinois Salukis 49.

Game summary

Southern Illinois Salukis dominated Colorado College Tigers 49–3 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 220.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.20 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Eli White — 33.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Vinson Davis III — 5 rec, 89.0 yds.
EPA edge: Southern Illinois (+0.199/play) vs Thomas More College (-0.487/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Colorado College Tigers	0	3	0	6	3
Southern Illinois Salukis	6	18	6	6	49

Scoring Map

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

COLColorado College Tigers

+3OPP 12

OPP EZ

SIUSouthern Illinois Salukis

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Illinois
Q1TD
DWDJ Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
DJ Williams rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
JJJay Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
DJ Williams pass to Jay Jones for a touchdown (18 yards)
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
JPJackson Parker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
DJ Williams pass to Jackson Parker for a touchdown (17 yards)
Thomas More College
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
3-18
Field goal good from 29 yards
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
LWLem Wash
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-24
Lem Wash rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q3TD
FMFabian McCray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-30
DJ Williams pass to Fabian McCray for a touchdown (17 yards)
Thomas More College
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Interception returned for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q4TD
QCQuade Chatmon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
Quade Chatmon rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 220.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +5.13 EPA
Demetrick Welch Jr. (Thomas More College) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -0.59 EPA
Chase Crone (Thomas More College) — 69.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -1.45 EPA

Rushing

Eli White (Thomas More College) — 33.0 yds -0.84 EPA
Shaun Lester Jr. (Southern Illinois) — 39.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Kamalie Pemberton (Thomas More College) — 14.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

Vinson Davis III (Southern Illinois) — 5 rec · 89.0 yds +0.54 EPA
Jay Jones (Southern Illinois) — 4 rec · 66.0 yds +1.47 EPA
Anthony Grossnickle (Thomas More College) — 3 rec · 28.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
DJ Williams	Southern Illinois	25	68.0%	220	3	+0.20	+5.13
Demetrick Welch Jr.	Thomas More College	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-0.59
Chase Crone	Thomas More College	5	40.0%	69	0	-0.29	-1.45
Jake Curry	Southern Illinois	5	40.0%	11	0	-0.71	-3.55
Griffin Scalf	Thomas More College	24	66.7%	98	0	-0.25	-6.08

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Thomas More College	Southern Illinois
Plays	60	64
EPA / play	-0.487	+0.199
Total EPA	-29.21	+12.72
Success rate	26.7%	53.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.407	+0.053
Rush EPA / play	-0.572	+0.328
Yards	235	386

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Illinois	7	59	+3.48	Ended
Q1	Southern Illinois	1	10	+2.05	Rush TD
Q1	Thomas More College	3	7	-2.18	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	5	18	-1.55	Punt
Q1	Thomas More College	5	11	-2.65	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	13	73	+5.21	Pass TD
Q2	Thomas More College	6	18	-3.33	Fumble
Q2	Southern Illinois	4	50	+3.68	Pass TD
Q2	Thomas More College	8	59	+0.21	Field goal
Q2	Southern Illinois	4	0	-4.16	Ended
Q2	Thomas More College	3	10	-2.99	Fumble
Q2	Southern Illinois	9	48	+5.05	Rush TD
Q3	Thomas More College	6	10	-2.38	Punt
Q3	Southern Illinois	3	55	+3.20	Pass TD
Q3	Thomas More College	9	25	-1.76	Ended
Q3	Southern Illinois	3	4	-2.47	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Lem Wash rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+7.0 EPA)
Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams to Fabian McCray — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.95 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Penalty (1st & 10) (-4.68 EPA)
Q4 · Thomas More College · Interception returned for a touchdown (-4.51 EPA)
Q2 · Thomas More College · Fumble (-4.37 EPA)
Q3 · Thomas More College · Griffin Scalf rushes for 6 yards (4th & 4) (+4.02 EPA)
Q1 · Thomas More College · Kickoff (+4.0 EPA)
Q3 · Thomas More College · Griffin Scalf pass to Anthony Grossnickle for 19 yards (3rd & 18) (+3.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

Southern Illinois Salukis controlled the final (49–3) in Week 1.
Passing edge: DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 220.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Southern Illinois at 0.199 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Colorado College Tigers vs Southern Illinois Salukis?

Colorado College Tigers 3, Southern Illinois Salukis 49 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Colorado College Tigers vs Southern Illinois Salukis?

Southern Illinois Salukis won with a final score of 3–49.

Where can I find the Colorado College Tigers vs Southern Illinois Salukis box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767547.

Who led Colorado College Tigers vs Southern Illinois Salukis in passing?

DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) led passers with 220.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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