Southern Illinois at Northwestern 9/17/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Southern Illinois Salukis will travel to Evanston, IL for a week three match up with the Northwestern Wildcats. Southern Illinois comes into week 3 winless on the season following a 3 point loss to Southeast Missouri State. The Southern Illinois offense moved the ball well with 385 yards to score 31 points but converted only nine of 16 third downs leading to the loss.

Quarterback Nic Baker led the way for southern Illinois completing 20 of 36 passes for 248 yards and two scores, while running the ball seven times for 22 yards as well. Avante Cox led the way for the Southern Illinois receivers with 86 yards and two scores on 7 receptions and Javon Williams Jr. added 45 yards on three catches as well.

The Northwestern Wildcats continue their homestand in week 3 with a 1-1 record on the year following an 8 point loss to Duke on Saturday. Offensively Northwestern moved the ball well accumulating 511 yards including 435 through the air but turned the ball over three times leading to the loss.

Ryan Hillinski led the way for the Northwestern offense completing 36 of 60 passes for 435 yards and two touchdowns. Evan Hull was the biggest weapon in the Northwestern offense with 65 yards and one touchdown on 7 carries, while leading the Wildcats with 213 yards and one score on 14 receptions.