Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
4-5, 4-1 OVC
41
4-5, 4-1 OVC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 7 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 41 |
TNTC | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
3-6, 2-4 OVC
10
3-6, 2-4 OVC
Game Leaders
297
J. WhitlowQB
19/24, 4 TD, 1 INT
297
85
D. StoneQB
9/17, 1 INT
85
92
S. LittleRB
19 CAR
92
61
L. VanlierRB
9 CAR, 1 TD
61
153
A. DrakeWR
6 REC, 3 TD
153
37
C. MatthewsWR
3 REC
37
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Team Stats
598
Total Yards
239
4
Turnovers
2
24
1st Downs
13
4-30
Penalties
3-13
7/12
3rd Down
5/18
2/2
4th Down
2/3
27:12
Possession
32:48
Game Information
Cookeville, TN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 24 | 13 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-12 | 5-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 598 | 239 |
| Passing | 297 | 89 |
| Comp/Att | 19/25 | 10/20 |
| Yards per pass | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 301 | 150 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 50 |
| Yards per rush | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| Penalties | 4-30 | 3-13 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 27:12 | 32:48 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-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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