Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs @ Eastern Kentucky Colonels
FCS Championship - First Round
7-5, 4-4 Away
52
7-5, 4-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GWEB | 21 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 52 |
EKU | 14 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 41 |
7-5, 5-2 Home
41
7-5, 5-2 Home
Game Leaders
118
B. FisherQB
14/20, 1 TD
118
454
P. McKinneyQB
37/57, 5 TD, 1 INT
454
245
N. GaitherRB
28 CAR, 2 TD
245
34
B. SloanRB
7 CAR
34
62
T.J. LutherWR
5 REC, 1 TD
62
155
C. McCoyWR
6 REC, 1 TD
155
1.5
W. HarrisDL
1.5
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9
J. WrightDB
9
9
M. JacksonLB
9
Team Stats
523
Total Yards
498
0
Turnovers
1
32
1st Downs
27
3-30
Penalties
4-35
6/10
3rd Down
9/16
0/0
4th Down
0/0
32:35
Possession
26:55
Game Information
Richmond, KY
1st Quarter
Touchdown
11:43 - 1st
7
GWEB
0
EKU
Narii Gaither 28 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
9 plays, 65 yards, 3:17
Touchdown
11:14 - 1st
7
GWEB
7
EKU
Jaden Smith 27 Yd pass from Parker McKinney (Patrick Nations Kick)
3 plays, 27 yards, 0:18
Touchdown
1:09 - 1st
14
GWEB
7
EKU
Bailey Fisher 10 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
12 plays, 67 yards, 5:50
Touchdown
0:44 - 1st
14
GWEB
14
EKU
Cornelius McCoy 69 Yd pass from Parker McKinney (Patrick Nations Kick)
2 plays, 69 yards, 0:19
Touchdown
0:00 - 1st
21
GWEB
14
EKU
Narii Gaither 42 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
2 plays, 47 yards, 0:35
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
12:17 - 2nd
21
GWEB
17
EKU
Patrick Nations 22 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 26 yards, 2:32
Field Goal
9:51 - 2nd
24
GWEB
17
EKU
Jay Billingsley 24 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:16
Touchdown
6:04 - 2nd
24
GWEB
24
EKU
Jaden Smith 9 Yd pass from Parker McKinney (Patrick Nations Kick)
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:47
Touchdown
2:44 - 2nd
31
GWEB
24
EKU
Jayden Brown 16 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
6 plays, 61 yards, 3:11
Field Goal
0:14 - 2nd
31
GWEB
27
EKU
Patrick Nations 43 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 49 yards, 2:30
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
11:20 - 3rd
38
GWEB
27
EKU
T.J. Luther 12 Yd pass from Bailey Fisher (Jay Billingsley Kick)
5 plays, 81 yards, 1:57
Touchdown
6:42 - 3rd
45
GWEB
27
EKU
Bailey Fisher 12 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
5 plays, 67 yards, 2:39
Touchdown
2:03 - 3rd
52
GWEB
27
EKU
Bailey Fisher 16 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick)
7 plays, 51 yards, 3:04
4th Quarter
Touchdown
13:01 - 4th
52
GWEB
33
EKU
Jayden Higgins 3 Yd pass from Parker McKinney (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
14 plays, 75 yards, 3:59
Touchdown
1:02 - 4th
52
GWEB
41
EKU
Jayden Higgins 4 Yd pass from Parker McKinney (Jayden Higgins Pass to for Two-Point Conversion)
11 plays, 87 yards, 3:14
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--GWEB
0%
--EKU
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
| United Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| West Georgia | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| Austin Peay | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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