Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Game Leaders
Team Stats
336
Total Yards
448
0
Turnovers
2
17
1st Downs
25
5-65
Penalties
6-65
6/17
3rd Down
4/15
2/2
4th Down
2/3
34:08
Possession
25:52
Game Information
Boiling Springs, NC
1st Quarter
Touchdown
2:46 - 1st
7
WIU
0
GWEB
Brandon Lanier 49 Yd pass from Cason Carswell (Antonio Chadha Kick)
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:08
Field Goal
0:43 - 1st
7
WIU
3
GWEB
Charlie Viorel 47 Yd Field Goal
5 plays, 25 yards, 1:54
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
8:35 - 2nd
7
WIU
10
GWEB
Carson Gresock 54 Yd Run (Charlie Viorel Kick)
5 plays, 80 yards, 1:14
Touchdown
3:54 - 2nd
14
WIU
10
GWEB
Alex Williams 17 Yd pass from Cason Carswell (Antonio Chadha Kick)
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:41
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:04 - 3rd
21
WIU
10
GWEB
Cason Carswell 1 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick)
11 plays, 55 yards, 4:47
Touchdown
3:27 - 3rd
29
WIU
10
GWEB
Markell Holman 1 Yd Run (Markell Holman Run for Two-Point Conversion)
5 plays, 45 yards, 2:12
Touchdown
0:46 - 3rd
29
WIU
18
GWEB
Caleb Borders 26 Yd pass from Cole Pennington (Cole Pennington Pass to Anthony Lowe for Two-Point Conversion)
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:41
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:02 - 4th
29
WIU
24
GWEB
Chris Lofton 20 Yd pass from Cole Pennington (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
4 plays, 74 yards, 1:12
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
FCS
| 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 |
NCAAF News

Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal officially opened Jan. 2 and closed Jan. 16. We ranked the best of the best to enter.
11h

Fernando Mendoza shifts focus from homecoming to Hoosiers' run
The CFP title game is a homecoming for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who grew up in Miami, but he's not basking in the glory of being the prodigal son made good. He was quick to shift the attention from himself onto the Hoosiers' incredible run.
10h

Miami, underdog through CFP, embraces role again vs. Indiana
Being the underdog has been Miami's "story the whole playoffs," Rueben Bain Jr. said, a part the Hurricanes have been cast in one more time against No. 1 Indiana for the national championship.
13h
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.















