Highlights
YOUTUBEWin probability
EVERY PLAY · ESPN MODELKICKOFF: SIU 82% · BIGGEST SINGLE-PLAY SWING: 6 PTS
Scoring plays
9 SCORES
Gabriel Vicente 25 Yd Field Goal
0-3
Darrell James 8 Yd pass from Sam Straub (Nico Gualdoni Kick)
7-3
Qua Brown 23 Yd Fumble Return (Nico Gualdoni Kick)
14-3
Airan Reed 0 Yd Interception Return (Nico Gualdoni Kick)
21-3
D.J. Penick 8 Yd Run (Gabriel Vicente Kick)
21-10
Matt DeSomer 3 Yd Run (Nico Gualdoni Kick)
28-10
Jonathan Mixon 3 Yd Run (Nico Gualdoni Kick)
35-10
Michael Elbert 77 Yd Fumble Return (Nico Gualdoni Kick)
42-10
Nigel Kilby 29 Yd pass from Matt DeSomer (Nico Gualdoni Kick)
49-10
What happened
ESPN RECAPElbert and S. Illinois Defense rolls over Murray St. 49-10
MURRAY, Ky. -- Michael Elbert returned a fumble 73 yards for a score in the third quarter to seal a 49-10 victory as Southern Illinois tied a school record with three defensive scores over Murray State in the season opener for both schools on Thursday night. The Salukis forced six turnovers with two interceptions and four fumble recoveries. Two of the fumble recoveries resulted in touchdowns as Qua Brown scooped up a fumble after a Murray State pass completion and ran 23 yards for a score to give Southern Illinois a 13-3 lead early in the second quarter. Airan Reed picked off a Murray State pass in the end zone to score for a 21-3 advantage in the second quarter. D.J. Davis led the Saluki offense, rushing for 127 yards on 19 carries. Sam Straub threw for 107 yards and one score.
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Team stats
SIU · MURRROY STEWART STADIUM, MURRAY · ATTENDANCE 6,350
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