Illinois State Redbirds @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
Game Leaders

234
Z. AnnexstadQB
20/36, 2 INT
234

273
P. HolleyQB
35/48, 2 TD, 2 INT
273

52
M. KingRB
11 CAR
52

30
K. DanielsRB
12 CAR
30

89
D. SobkowiczWR
7 REC
89

80
J. ThomasWR
7 REC, 2 TD
80

2.5
A. AbdullahLB
2.5

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11
T. NiekampLB
11

9
B. RuffinDB
9
Team Stats
342
Total Yards
291
4
Turnovers
3
20
1st Downs
19
5-36
Penalties
5-50
2/12
3rd Down
8/17
2/3
4th Down
0/1
24:11
Possession
35:49
Game Information
Charleston, IL
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
5:39 - 2nd
0
ILST
7
EIU
Justin Thomas 31 Yd pass from Pierce Holley (Julian Patino Kick)
6 plays, 61 yards, 3:14
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
7:30 - 3rd
7
ILST
7
EIU
Wenkers Wright 3 Yd Run (Ian Wagner Kick)
11 plays, 77 yards, 4:01
4th Quarter
Touchdown
4:04 - 4th
13
ILST
7
EIU
Mason Blakemore 12 Yd Run (Ian Wagner PAT failed)
7 plays, 59 yards, 2:25
Touchdown
0:30 - 4th
13
ILST
14
EIU
Justin Thomas 25 Yd pass from Pierce Holley (Julian Patino Kick)
9 plays, 93 yards, 1:02
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-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 |
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