Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Purdue Boilermakers: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Purdue Boilermakers defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 34–17 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Southern Illinois Salukis 17, Purdue Boilermakers 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Illinois Salukis	12	0	0	3	17
Purdue Boilermakers	12	9	3	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 218.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +5.06 EPA
• Ryan Browne (Purdue) — 170.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +4.36 EPA

Rushing

• Devin Mockobee (Purdue) — 126.0 yds · 2 TD +0.19 EPA
• DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA
• Ryan Browne (Purdue) — 59.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Receiving

• Vinson Davis III (Southern Illinois) — 5 rec · 37.0 yds +0.54 EPA
• Jay Jones (Southern Illinois) — 3 rec · 39.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Fabian McCray (Southern Illinois) — 2 rec · 72.0 yds +1.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
DJ Williams	Southern Illinois	37	54.1%	218	1	+0.14	+5.06
Ryan Browne	Purdue	23	60.9%	170	2	+0.19	+4.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Illinois	Purdue
Plays	59	76
EPA / play	+0.030	+0.180
Total EPA	+1.75	+13.69
Success rate	47.5%	53.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.137	+0.189
Rush EPA / play	-0.151	+0.176
Yards	318	394

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Illinois	10	75	+6.16	Rush TD
Q1	Purdue	9	60	+4.15	Pass TD
Q1	Southern Illinois	3	75	+5.90	Pass TD
Q1	Purdue	8	61	+4.57	Pass TD
Q1	Southern Illinois	3	3	-2.80	Punt
Q2	Purdue	8	37	-0.32	Field goal
Q2	Southern Illinois	10	30	-3.50	Ended
Q2	Purdue	12	55	+4.60	Rush TD
Q2	Southern Illinois	9	34	-0.71	Ended
Q3	Purdue	4	28	-0.01	Interception
Q3	Southern Illinois	5	15	-1.08	Punt
Q3	Purdue	9	23	-1.81	Field goal
Q3	Southern Illinois	5	10	-1.98	Punt
Q3	Purdue	13	70	+4.65	Rush TD
Q4	Southern Illinois	9	44	+0.13	Field goal
Q4	Purdue	13	60	-2.14	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams pass to Fabian McCray for 63 yards (1st & 10) (+3.79 EPA)
2. Q1 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams pass to Jay Jones for 21 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.78 EPA)
3. Q4 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Field goal good from 53 yards (+3.56 EPA)
4. Q1 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams sacked for a loss of 6 yards (3rd & 1) (-3.4 EPA)
5. Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 2) (-3.1 EPA)
6. Q4 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams to Jackson Parker — Pass Incompletion (15 yards) (+2.91 EPA)
7. Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne pass to Nitro Tuggle for a touchdown (29 yards) (+2.9 EPA)
8. Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Ryan Browne rushes for 8 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Purdue Boilermakers controlled the final (34–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 218.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Purdue at 0.18 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 Purdue Boilermakers?

Southern Illinois Salukis 17, Purdue Boilermakers 34 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Southern Illinois Salukis vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Purdue Boilermakers won with a final score of 17–34.

Where can I find the Southern Illinois Salukis vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752819.

Who led Southern Illinois Salukis vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) led passers with 218.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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