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 |
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