| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| Arkansas State | 14 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 41 |
Game flow
Arkansas State won by 13 · 11 scoresLead changes
0
2 times tied
ARST biggest lead
+17
Q2 0:19
SIU biggest lead
—
never led
Time in front
ARST 85% · SIU 0%
tied 15% · 50:45 vs 0:00 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Arkansas State is ahead, below it Southern Illinois. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
13:33
TD Ryan Graham 14 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)4 plays, 50 yds, 1:27 · from 50
SIU 0–7 ARST12:07
TD Javon Williams Jr. 3 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)3 plays, 65 yds, 1:22 · from SIU 35
SIU 7–7 ARST7:47
TD Kirk Merritt 43 Yd pass from Logan Bonner (Blake Grupe Kick)2 plays, 45 yds, 0:37 · from SIU 45
SIU 7–14 ARST2:26
TD Avante Cox 26 Yd pass from Kare Lyles (Griffin Cerra Kick)9 plays, 80 yds, 5:16 · from SIU 20
SIU 14–14 ARST2nd quarter
13:58
FG Blake Grupe 35 Yd Field Goal 12 plays, 65 yds, 3:19 · from ARST 17
SIU 14–17 ARST11:23
TD Kirk Merritt 10 Yd pass from Logan Bonner (Blake Grupe Kick)5 plays, 30 yds, 2:13 · from SIU 30
SIU 14–24 ARST0:19
TD Jonathan Adams Jr. 25 Yd pass from Logan Bonner (Blake Grupe Kick)6 plays, 91 yds, 0:48 · from ARST 9
SIU 14–31 ARST3rd quarter
11:50
TD Sam Bonansinga 39 Yd pass from Kare Lyles (Griffin Cerra Kick)9 plays, 75 yds, 3:10 · from SIU 25
SIU 21–31 ARST5:16
TD Omar Bayless 89 Yd pass from Logan Bonner (Blake Grupe Kick)2 plays, 93 yds, 0:41 · from ARST 7
SIU 21–38 ARST1:39
TD Kare Lyles 15 Yd Run (Griffin Cerra Kick)8 plays, 85 yds, 3:31 · from SIU 15
SIU 28–38 ARST4th quarter
14:55
FG Blake Grupe 43 Yd Field Goal 8 plays, 49 yds, 1:40 · from ARST 25
SIU 28–41 ARSTDrives
ARST 7/12 scoredSIU 4/12 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | ARST | 50 | 4 | 50 | 1:27 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 13:29 | SIU | SIU 35 | 3 | 65 | 1:22 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 11:58 | ARST | ARST 41 | 3 | -11 | 1:28 | Punt |
| Q1 | 10:30 | SIU | SIU 37 | 4 | 8 | 2:06 | Downs |
| Q1 | 8:24 | ARST | SIU 45 | 2 | 45 | 0:37 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 7:42 | SIU | SIU 20 | 9 | 80 | 5:16 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 2:17 | ARST | ARST 17 | 12 | 65 | 3:19 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 13:49 | SIU | SIU 32 | 2 | -2 | 0:13 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 13:36 | ARST | SIU 30 | 5 | 30 | 2:13 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 11:23 | SIU | SIU 27 | 8 | 64 | 3:06 | Missed FG |
| Q2 | 8:17 | ARST | ARST 20 | 3 | -3 | 2:00 | Punt |
| Q2 | 6:17 | SIU | SIU 38 | 12 | 52 | 5:10 | Interception |
Win probability
Arkansas State 100% · pregame line Arkansas State −23.0 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kare Lyles | 19/31 | 288 | 9.3 | 2 | 1 | -- |
| Javon Williams Jr. | 1/4 | 9 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javon Williams Jr. | 17 | 103 | 6.1 | 1 | 46 |
| Ro Elliott | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 0 | 13 |
| D.J. Davis | 11 | 51 | 4.6 | 0 | 14 |
| Kare Lyles | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 1 | 15 |
| Avante Cox | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avante Cox | 7 | 142 | 20.3 | 1 | 62 |
| Landon Lenoir | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | 22 |
| Sam Bonansinga | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 39 |
| D.J. Davis | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 9 |
| Nigel Kilby | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 |
| Javon Williams Jr. | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Cerra | 0/1 | 0.0 | 0 | 4/4 | 4 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Colquhoun | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
Biggest plays
SIU +9% Q1 2:26 Kare Lyles pass complete to Avante Cox for 26 yds for a TD, (Griffin Cerra KICK)
SIU +8% Q1 12:07 Javon Williams Jr. run for 3 yds for a TD, (Griffin Cerra KICK)
ARST +7% Q1 12:07 Nico Gualdoni kickoff for 47 yds , Kirk Merritt return for 23 yds to the ArkSt 41
ARST +7% Q1 2:26 Nico Gualdoni kickoff for 60 yds , Brandon Bowling return for 12 yds to the ArkSt 17
SIU +6% Q3 1:39 Kare Lyles run for 15 yds for a TD, (Griffin Cerra KICK)
Team stats
| Stat | SIU | ARST |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 27 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-13 | 2-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 526 | 474 |
| Passing | 297 | 357 |
| Comp/Att | 20/35 | 18/33 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 10.8 |
| Rushing | 229 | 117 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 27 |
| Yards per rush | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 4-46 | 8-67 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 37:33 | 22:27 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 4:00 2nd & 4 at SIU 21 Isaiah Azubuike run for 3 yds to the SoIll 18
Q4 4:00 1st & 10 at SIU 27 Isaiah Azubuike run for 6 yds to the SoIll 21
Q4 4:00 2nd & 6 at SIU 34 Isaiah Azubuike run for 7 yds to the SoIll 27 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:00 1st & 10 at SIU 38 Isaiah Azubuike run for 4 yds to the SoIll 34
Q4 4:00 4th & 1 at SIU 45 Isaiah Azubuike run for 7 yds to the SoIll 38 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:00 Timeout SOUTHN ILLINOIS, clock 04:00
Q4 4:04 3rd & 3 at SIU 47 Isaiah Azubuike run for 2 yds to the SoIll 45
Q4 4:04 Timeout SOUTHN ILLINOIS, clock 04:04
Q4 4:11 2nd & 5 at SIU 49 Logan Bonner pass complete to Brandon Bowling for 2 yds to the SoIll 47
Q4 4:11 Timeout SOUTHN ILLINOIS, clock 04:11
Q4 6:04 1st & 10 at ARST 46 Isaiah Azubuike run for 5 yds to the SoIll 49
Q4 6:04 1st & 10 at ARST 34 Isaiah Azubuike run for 12 yds to the ArkSt 46 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:04 2nd & 10 at ARST 21 Logan Bonner pass complete to Kirk Merritt for 13 yds to the ArkSt 34 for a 1ST down
Q4 6:04 1st & 10 at ARST 21 Logan Bonner pass incomplete
Q4 6:04 1st & 10 at ARST 5 Bonner, Logan pass incomplete to Adams, Jonathan, PENALTY SIU roughing passer (Stallworth, Kyo) 16 yards to the ASU21, 1ST DOWN ASU, NO PLAY.
Q4 12:19 4th & Goal at ARST 5 Kare Lyles pass incomplete to Romeir Elliott
Q4 12:19 3rd & Goal at ARST 6 Romeir Elliott run for 1 yd to the ArkSt 5
Q4 12:19 2nd & Goal at ARST 7 Kare Lyles pass complete to Avante Cox for 1 yd to the ArkSt 6
Q4 12:19 1st & Goal at ARST 9 Romeir Elliott run for 2 yds to the ArkSt 7
Q4 12:19 2nd & 9 at ARST 34 Kare Lyles pass complete to Avante Cox for 25 yds to the ArkSt 9 for a 1ST down
Q4 12:19 1st & 10 at ARST 35 Kare Lyles run for 1 yd to the ArkSt 34
Q4 12:19 3rd & 2 at ARST 37 Javon Williams Jr. run for 2 yds to the ArkSt 35 for a 1ST down
Q4 12:19 2nd & 8 at ARST 43 Romeir Elliott run for 6 yds to the ArkSt 37
Q4 12:19 1st & 10 at ARST 45 Kare Lyles pass complete to Javon Williams Jr. for 2 yds to the ArkSt 43