Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Illinois State Redbirds
Game Leaders

161
J. GaroppoloQB
10/19, 1 TD, 2 INT
161

238
M. BrownQB
27/41, 1 INT
238

87
M. WilliamsRB
7 CAR, 1 TD
87

77
A. LeggettRB
21 CAR, 1 TD
77

60
K. WhittakerWR
4 REC, 1 TD
60

70
T. WalkerWR
9 REC
70

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Team Stats
306
Total Yards
380
2
Turnovers
2
14
1st Downs
27
0-0
Penalties
2-20
6/11
3rd Down
10/18
0/1
4th Down
5/5
12:15
Possession
24:25
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 14 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-11 | 10-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 5-5 |
| Total Yards | 306 | 380 |
| Passing | 166 | 250 |
| Comp/Att | 10/20 | 27/41 |
| Yards per pass | 8.1 | 5.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 145 | 142 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 50 |
| Yards per rush | 5.6 | 2.8 |
| Penalties | 0-0 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 12:15 | 24:25 |
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 |
| 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 |
NCAAF News

Tracking all notable coordinator changes at Power 4 programs
There was a lot of coaching turnover. That meant staff changes and new coordinators in new places.
7h

Staley discusses Super Bowl, praises Raven Johnson
Dawn Staley joins SEC Now to show love to former Gamecock and Super Bowl champion Nick Emmanwori, as well as No. 14 South Carolina point guard Raven Johnson's competitive spirit.
18h

Illinois hires former Montana coach Bobby Hauck as DC
Former Montana coach Bobby Hauck ended his brief retirement to become the defensive coordinator at Illinois.
18h
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