Southern Illinois Salukis 17–45 North Dakota State Bison: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2025

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Southern Illinois Salukis 45–17 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: Southern Illinois Salukis 17, North Dakota State Bison 45.

Game summary

North Dakota State Bison dominated Southern Illinois Salukis 45–17 in Week 7 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 240.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.11 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Barika Kpeenu — 66.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Vinson Davis III — 3 rec, 43.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Dakota State (+0.423/play) vs Southern Illinois (-0.082/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Southern Illinois Salukis	3	6	0	6	17
North Dakota State Bison	6	9	12	12	45

Scoring Map

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

SIUSouthern Illinois Salukis

+3OPP 18

OPP EZ

+3OPP 21

OPP EZ

NDSUNorth Dakota State Bison

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Southern Illinois
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 35 yards
North Dakota State
Q1TD
BLBryce Lance
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Bryce Lance rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q2TD
CCChandler Chapman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Chandler Chapman rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 38 yards
North Dakota State
Q2TD
BLBryce Lance
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Cole Payton pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (9 yards)
North Dakota State
Q3TD
CPCole Payton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-21
Cole Payton rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q3TD
CPCole Payton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-27
Cole Payton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q4TD
BKBarika Kpeenu
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-33
Barika Kpeenu rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
North Dakota State
Q4TD
DSDJ Scott
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-39
DJ Scott rushes 24 yards for a touchdown
Southern Illinois
Q4TD
DWDJ Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-39
DJ Williams rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 240.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.11 EPA/play +17.83 EPA
Nathan Hayes (North Dakota State) — 33.0 yds · +0.72 EPA/play +2.16 EPA
DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 173.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -13.08 EPA

Rushing

Barika Kpeenu (North Dakota State) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
DJ Williams (Southern Illinois) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
Chandler Chapman (Southern Illinois) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA

Receiving

Vinson Davis III (Southern Illinois) — 3 rec · 43.0 yds -0.47 EPA
Fabian McCray (Southern Illinois) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds -0.03 EPA
Bryce Lance (North Dakota State) — 4 rec · 79.0 yds +1.29 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Payton	North Dakota State	16	81.2%	240	1	+1.11	+17.83
Nathan Hayes	North Dakota State	3	100.0%	33	0	+0.72	+2.16
DJ Williams	Southern Illinois	32	43.8%	173	0	-0.41	-13.08

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Southern Illinois	North Dakota State
Plays	61	61
EPA / play	-0.082	+0.423
Total EPA	-5.01	+25.79
Success rate	47.5%	62.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.409	+1.052
Rush EPA / play	+0.278	+0.138
Yards	324	540

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Southern Illinois	12	58	+0.92	Field goal
Q1	North Dakota State	1	75	+6.11	Rush TD
Q1	Southern Illinois	4	17	-1.66	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	3	4	-2.57	Punt
Q1	Southern Illinois	6	55	+4.72	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota State	5	30	+0.99	Punt
Q2	Southern Illinois	6	5	-2.15	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	5	42	-0.54	Field goal
Q2	Southern Illinois	12	46	-1.96	Fumble
Q2	North Dakota State	5	71	+6.06	Pass TD
Q2	Southern Illinois	2	15	-0.71	Ended
Q3	North Dakota State	8	75	+5.71	Rush TD
Q3	Southern Illinois	3	49	-1.98	Fumble
Q3	North Dakota State	9	74	+5.05	Rush TD
Q3	Southern Illinois	7	12	-2.46	Punt
Q3	North Dakota State	9	75	+4.59	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Bryce Lance rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.11 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton pass to Reis Kessel for 50 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.82 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Fumble (-4.56 EPA)
Q4 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams pass intercepted (-3.9 EPA)
Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+3.4 EPA)
Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · DJ Williams pass to Vinson Davis III for 40 yards (1st & 10) (+3.35 EPA)
Q4 · North Dakota State Bison · Rush (2nd & 3) (-3.33 EPA)
Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cole Payton pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (45–17) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Cole Payton (North Dakota State) — 240.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.423 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Southern Illinois Salukis vs North Dakota State Bison?

Southern Illinois Salukis 17, North Dakota State Bison 45 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Southern Illinois Salukis vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 17–45.

Where can I find the Southern Illinois Salukis vs North Dakota State Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767511.

Who led Southern Illinois Salukis vs North Dakota State Bison in passing?

Cole Payton (North Dakota State) led passers with 240.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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