The Southern Illinois Salukis (2-4) will host the North Dakota State Bison (5-1) in an MVFC rivalry game at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale this weekend.
Southern Illinois has endured a bumpy ride on defense so far, allowing 35.2 points per game. It has, however, averaged 28 offensive PPG at home.
Salukis QB Hunter Simmons has been the driving force of the Southern Illinois offense this year, tallying 852 passing yards with three passing touchdowns and zero interceptions. Fellow QB DJ Williams has racked up just 555 passing yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions, and he has scrambled for 243 yards and four rushing TDs.
Keontez Lewis leads the Salukis’ receiving room with 30 catches, 552 yards, and two TDs. Vinson Davis III and Nah’shawn Hezekiah have added a combined 42 receptions, 568 yards, and two scores.
For the Bison, QB Cam Miller has been explosive. The 6-foot-1 senior has accumulated 1,311 yards, 11 TDs and no interceptions while completing over 76 percent of his passes. He also has 229 ground yards and six rushing scores on the season.
The NDSU running back duo of CharMar Brown and Barika Kpeenu have combined for 150 carries, 695 ground yards, and seven rushing TDs. Bryce Lance leads the Bison wideouts with 30 catches, 355 yards and five TDs.
This should be a fantastic MVFC duel. If you’re interested in watching, here’s everything you need to know in order to watch the Southern Illinois vs. North Dakota State.
Where to watch Southern Illinois vs. North Dakota State: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
The Southern Illinois vs. North Dakota State game will not air on a national TV channel. It can, however, be streamed on ESPN+.
Southern Illinois vs. North Dakota State start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 12
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. CT
Southern Illinois and North Dakota State will kick things off at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 12. The game will be played at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.
Southern Illinois football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 31 | BYU 41, S. Illinois 13 | — |
| Sept. 7 | S. Illinois 31, Austin Peay 17 | — |
| Sept. 14 | S. Illinois 35, Incarnate Word 28 | — |
| Sept. 21 | SE Missouri St. 38, S. Illinois 21 | — |
| Sept. 28 | S. Dakota 42, S. Illinois 13 | — |
| Oct. 5 | Illinois State 45, S. Illinois 10 | — |
| Oct. 12 | vs. North Dakota State | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | at Indiana State | 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 | at Missouri State | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Youngstown State | 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | at South Dakota State | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Murray State | 1 p.m. |
North Dakota State football schedule 2024
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | Colorado 31, NDSU 26 | — |
| Sept. 7 | NDSU 52, Tennessee State 3 | — |
| Sept. 14 | NDSU 38, E. Tennessee St. 35 | — |
| Sept. 21 | NDSU 41, Towson 24 | — |
| Sept. 28 | NDSU 42, Illinois St. 10 | — |
| Oct. 5 | NDSU 41, N. Dakota 17 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | at Southern Illinois | 3 p.m. |
| Oct. 19 | vs South Dakota State | TBD |
| Oct. 26 | at Murray State | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 | vs Northern Iowa | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | vs Missouri State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | at South Dakota | 2 p.m. |
