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Williams accounts for 4 TDs, Southern Illinois builds big first-half lead to beat Indiana St. 55-27

Southern Illinois set a program rushing record with 430 yards as DJ Williams scored four touchdowns in a 55-27 Missouri Valley Football Conference win.

  • On Saturday night, DJ Williams accounted for four touchdowns as Southern Illinois Salukis defeated Indiana State Sycamores 55-27 at Saluki Stadium during Family Weekend.
  • DJ Williams' hot streak continued after a SEMO game that earned him FCS National Player of the Week, while Southern Illinois Salukis scored 114 points in back-to-back explosive outings.
  • Williams completed 19-of-31 passes for 226 yards and rushed for 70 yards on five carries, while Vinson Davis III had seven receptions for 140 yards including an 83-yard touchdown.
  • Southern Illinois rushed for a program-record 430 yards, narrowly surpassing the previous 423, while Indiana State gained 322 rushing yards with Nick Osho adding 211 and two touchdowns.
  • The Salukis will be on the road next Saturday, Oct. 11, to face top-ranked North Dakota State Bison, defending national champions who have held opponents to 46 points all season in Fargo.
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Williams accounts for 4 TDs, Southern Illinois builds big first-half lead to beat Indiana St. 55-27

DJ Williams accounts for four touchdowns as Southern Illinois defeats Indiana State 55-27 in a Missouri Valley Football Conference opener.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
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