Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee State Tigers
Game Leaders

331
J. GaroppoloQB
20/33, 4 TD
331

270
D. GroomsQB
15/29, 1 TD
270

70
J. WalkerRB
14 CAR
70

135
T. WrightRB
14 CAR, 1 TD
135

217
C. WrightWR
5 REC, 3 TD
217

121
J. Pryor-
6 REC
121

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Team Stats
467
Total Yards
457
3
Turnovers
2
21
1st Downs
23
6-71
Penalties
8-60
5/13
3rd Down
4/13
0/2
4th Down
0/1
19:18
Possession
17:22
Game Information
Nashville, TN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 21 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 | 4-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 467 | 457 |
| Passing | 338 | 296 |
| Comp/Att | 20/33 | 17/32 |
| Yards per pass | 10.0 | 8.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 136 | 180 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| Penalties | 6-71 | 8-60 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 19:18 | 17:22 |
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

Sources: Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq will declare for NFL draft
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq, Mel Kiper's No. 1-ranked player at the position, will leave the program early to declare for the NFL draft, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday, after a season in which he caught 51 passes for 560 yards for the Ducks.
14h

City of Bloomington unofficially names pond in D'Angelo Ponds' honor
The retention pond is a short walk away from Memorial Stadium and was renamed after the Indiana Hoosiers defensive back following suggestions on social media.
15h

Ohio State tight end Max Klare opts to enter NFL draft
Ohio State tight end Max Klare, who caught 43 passes for 448 yards this season, is leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft, he told ESPN.
16h
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