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09/26 21:23 CDT DJ Williams throws 2 TDs as Southern Illinois cruises past
Murray State 46-6
DJ Williams throws 2 TDs as Southern Illinois cruises past Murray State 46-6
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) --- DJ Williams threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns,
including 145 yards to Markell Quick, as Southern Illinois scored 46 unanswered
points to beat Murray State 46-6 on Saturday in a Missouri Valley Football
Conference opener for both teams.
The Salukis (3-2), ranked No. 24 in the Stats Perform poll, have won three
straight against FCS opponents since their Week 0 loss to West Florida.
Murray State (1-4) took a 6-0 lead on Jim Ogle's 3-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon
Potter before Southern Illinois took control.
Weston Schofield made field goals of 29 and 34 yards before Lem Wash's 3-yard
touchdown run gave the Salukis a 12-6 lead early in the second quarter.
Joshua Newkirk returned a blocked punt for a touchdown later in the quarter ---
Southern Illinois' first blocked punt return for a score since Oct. 3, 2015.
Williams then connected with Edward Robinson for a 6-yard touchdown to make it
29-6 at halftime.
Williams hit Quick, who finished with four catches, for a 75-yard touchdown
early in the third quarter.
Southern Illinois rushed for 229 yards and intercepted two passes, while
Schofield made four field goals.
Ogle threw for 77 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions for Murray State.
Up next Southern Illinois: Hosts Youngstown State next Saturday. Murray State: At North Dakota next Saturday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here. Visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full college football coverage here.
Up next Southern Illinois: Hosts Youngstown State next Saturday. Murray State: At North Dakota next Saturday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here. Visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full college football coverage here.
