Seidl Scores Four Touchdowns for North Dakota in 38-19 Win over Southern Illinois
Sawyer Seidl scored four touchdowns to lead UND to a dominant victory over Southern Illinois, with the Fighting Hawks securing their second consecutive road win.
- On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks beat No. 12 Southern Illinois Salukis 38-19 at Saluki Stadium, Carbondale before 5,132 fans.
- Having beaten Youngstown State last week, University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks earned a second-straight road victory for the first time since 2022 and their first win in Carbondale, Ill.
- Key to the win was UND's willingness to run the ball, as UND outrushed Southern Illinois 311 to 79, with Sawyer Seidl rushing for three touchdowns and 108 yards on 14 carries.
- UND improved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, extending its four-game win streak.
- An injury to Ziebarth and late Saluki scoring shaped the game's closing sequence as Gaven Ziebarth left after a 45-yard run and Southern Illinois scored twice in the fourth quarter with D.J. Williams passing for 258 yards.
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No. 9 UND routs No. 12 Southern Illinois 38-19
CARBONDALE, Ill. — When Sawyer Seidl scored in the third quarter Saturday against Southern Illinois, the UND running back counted off on his fingers how many touchdowns he scored against the Salukis. One, two, three, four. Seidl looked like a boxing official counting down a boxer who was down on the mat as he rattled off his count in the end zone. Fitting. Seidl's fourth touchdown was the knockout blow in No. 9 UND's dominant 38-19 victory over …
Live box score: No. 9 UND at No. 12 Southern Illinois, noon
CARBONDALE, Ill. — UND is looking for a second-straight road win — its first consecutive road wins since 2022 — against Southern Illinois at Saluki Stadium. Scoring recaps will be posted below. First quarter UND 7, SIU 0, 9:52 left: On third-and-8, UND surprises with a run and Sawyer Seidl rushes 28 yards up the middle, veers to the outside and scores. North Dakota finds the early lead over No. 12 Southern Illinois ‼️#NCAAFCS x 🎥 ESPN+ / @UND…
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