Murray State Racers at Illinois State Redbirds
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Blakemore runs for 169 yards and 3 TDs to lead Illinois State past Murray State 44-7
Blakemore, who transferred from Northern Illinois, scored on runs of 33, 35 and 5 yards for his third three-TD game of the season while finishing a yard shy of his season best.
Tommy Rittenhouse threw for a touchdown and ran for another. His 15-yard scamper tied the game at 7 and he connected with Daniel Sobkowicz for a 26-yard score late in the third quarter.
Cole Mueller scored on a 58-yard run in the fourth quarter, helping the Redbirds (6-4, 4-3 Missouri Valley Football Conference) pile up 345 yards on the ground and 510 yards overall.
Jawaun Northington had 96 yards rushing with a 12-yard touchdown for the Racers (2-8, 1-6). DJ Williams threw three interceptions.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:28 | Mason Blakemore 33 Yd Run (Ian Wagner Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 6:29 | Mason Blakemore 35 Yd Run (Ian Wagner Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:35 | Jawaun Northington 12 Yd Run (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:31 | Tommy Rittenhouse 15 Yd Run (Ian Wagner PAT failed) |
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FG | 2nd Period 6:58 | Ian Wagner 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:44 | Mason Blakemore 5 Yd Run (Ian Wagner Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:39 | Daniel Sobkowicz 26 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Ian Wagner Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:22 | Cole Mueller 58 Yd Run (Ian Wagner Kick) |
Statistics
 MUR |
 ILST |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 8-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-15 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 245 | Total Yards | 510 |
| 123 | Passing | 165 |
| 16-23 | Comp-Att | 14-23 |
| 5.3 | Yards per pass | 7.2 |
| 122 | Rushing | 345 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 45 |
| 3.5 | Yards per rush | 7.7 |
| 4-50 | Penalties | 5-29 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:59 | Possession | 29:01 |
Game Information
Location: Normal, IL
Attendance: 5,623 · Capacity:
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