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Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Southern Illinois Salukis: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Salukis defeat Panthers 31–17 in Week 9

Shotgun #1 D.Williams paced the box score as Salukis closed out a 17–31 Week 9 finish.

Northern Iowa Panthers 17 2-6
Final 17–31
Southern Illinois Salukis 31 5-3 Winner
Winner
Southern Illinois Salukis
Final score
17–31
Halftime
Northern Iowa Panthers 3–21 Southern Illinois Salukis
Top passer
Shotgun #1 D.Williams
FantasyHQ MVP
Shotgun #1 D.Williams

Top CFB performers · Panthers

  • No Huddle-Shotgun #15 J.Dailey 28.0 yds · +0.70 EPA/play +3.5 EPA
  • #81 B.Hughston caught at 00 1 rec · 23.0 yds +5.8 EPA
  • #0 J.Roque Jr. caught at 00 1 rec · 21.0 yds +5.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Salukis

  • Shotgun #1 D.Williams 90.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +6.7 EPA
  • #41 A.Quinn caught at 40 1 rec · 38.0 yds +3.2 EPA
  • #13 J.Jones caught at 00 1 rec · 38.0 yds +4.6 EPA

Quick answer

Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Northern Iowa Panthers 31–17 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Northern Iowa Panthers 17, Southern Illinois Salukis 31.

Game summary

Southern Illinois Salukis rolled past Northern Iowa Panthers 31–17 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Shotgun #1 D.Williams (Southern Illinois) — 90.0 pass yds, +0.42 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: #41 A.Quinn caught at 40 — 1 rec, 38.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Southern Illinois (+0.087/play) vs Northern Iowa (-0.070/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Northern Iowa Panthers0361217
Southern Illinois Salukis9120031

Scoring Map

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

UNINorthern Iowa Panthers
SIUSouthern Illinois Salukis

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Southern Illinois
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rushing touchdown

  2. Southern Illinois
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 23
    Score
    0-9

    Field goal good from 40 yards

  3. Southern Illinois
    Q2TD
    #A#41 A.Quinn caught at 40

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-15

    #41 A.Quinn caught at 40 catch for a touchdown (38 yards)

  4. Southern Illinois
    Q2TD
    #J#13 J.Jones caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-21

    #13 J.Jones caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (38 yards)

  5. Northern Iowa
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 15
    Score
    3-21

    Field goal good from 32 yards

  6. Northern Iowa
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-21

    Punt return touchdown

  7. Northern Iowa
    Q4TD
    #B#81 B.Hughston caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-21

    #81 B.Hughston caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (23 yards)

  8. Northern Iowa
    Q4TD
    #J#0 J.Roque Jr. caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-21

    #0 J.Roque Jr. caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (21 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Shotgun #1 D.Williams (Southern Illinois) — 90.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +6.72 EPA
  • No Huddle-Shotgun #15 J.Dailey (Northern Iowa) — 28.0 yds · +0.70 EPA/play +3.50 EPA
  • 12:53) Shotgun #3 M.Schecklman (Northern Iowa) — 10.0 yds · +1.30 EPA/play +1.30 EPA

Receiving

  • #41 A.Quinn caught at 40 (Southern Illinois) — 1 rec · 38.0 yds +3.25 EPA
  • #13 J.Jones caught at 00 (Southern Illinois) — 1 rec · 38.0 yds +4.62 EPA
  • #81 B.Hughston caught at 00 (Northern Iowa) — 1 rec · 23.0 yds +5.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Shotgun #1 D.WilliamsSouthern Illinois1675.0%900+0.42+6.72
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 J.DaileyNorthern Iowa560.0%280+0.70+3.50
12:53) Shotgun #3 M.SchecklmanNorthern Iowa1100.0%100+1.30+1.30
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 J.CurrySouthern Illinois1100.0%130+1.15+1.15
11:25) Shotgun #3 M.SchecklmanNorthern Iowa1100.0%50+1.10+1.10
Shotgun #7 J.CurrySouthern Illinois10.0%00-0.20-0.20

Team EPA comparison

StatNorthern IowaSouthern Illinois
Plays5463
EPA / play-0.070+0.087
Total EPA-3.79+5.45
Success rate25.9%46.0%
Pass EPA / play-0.052+0.492
Rush EPA / play-0.091-0.198
Yards250444

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Southern Illinois570+2.68Rush TD
Q1Northern Iowa39+3.58Punt
Q1Southern Illinois1277-2.97Field goal
Q1Northern Iowa569+0.13Interception
Q1Southern Illinois39-1.59Punt
Q2Northern Iowa37-1.03Ended
Q2Southern Illinois576+5.29Pass TD
Q2Northern Iowa518-2.14Punt
Q2Southern Illinois38-0.96Punt
Q2Northern Iowa37-1.44Punt
Q2Southern Illinois578+6.31Pass TD
Q2Northern Iowa38+0.82Punt
Q2Southern Illinois421-0.65Ended
Q2Northern Iowa3-2-1.44Field goal
Q2Southern Illinois1-1-1.03Punt
Q3Northern Iowa36-2.28Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · #81 B.Hughston caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (23 yards) (+5.75 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · #0 J.Roque Jr. caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (21 yards) (+5.05 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Fumble (-4.92 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Southern Illinois Salukis · #13 J.Jones caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (38 yards) (+4.62 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · 00:18) Shotgun #3 M.Schecklman pass intercepted (-4.53 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Punt return touchdown (-4.14 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Rush (1st & 10) (-4.13 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Southern Illinois Salukis · Rushing touchdown (+3.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Southern Illinois Salukis controlled the final (31–17) in Week 9.
  • Passing edge: Shotgun #1 D.Williams (Southern Illinois) — 90.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Southern Illinois at 0.087 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 Northern Iowa Panthers vs Southern Illinois Salukis?

Northern Iowa Panthers 17, Southern Illinois Salukis 31 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Northern Iowa Panthers vs Southern Illinois Salukis?

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

Where can I find the Northern Iowa Panthers vs Southern Illinois Salukis box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767539.

Who led Northern Iowa Panthers vs Southern Illinois Salukis in passing?

Shotgun #1 D.Williams (Southern Illinois) led passers with 90.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Northern Iowa Panthers

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

Southern Illinois Salukis

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W