Tennessee State Tigers @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
4-3, 2-1 OVC
28
4-3, 2-1 OVC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TNST | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
EIU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1-7, 1-2 OVC
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1-7, 1-2 OVC
Game Leaders
161
G. HickbottomQB
14/24, 1 TD
161
70
O. KuhnsQB
10/25, 3 INT
70
122
D. StarlingRB
25 CAR, 1 TD
122
56
J. BenefieldRB
7 CAR
56
76
Z. ThorntonWR
4 REC, 1 TD
76
38
A. ManavesTE
2 REC
38
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Team Stats
308
Total Yards
187
0
Turnovers
4
18
1st Downs
11
7-52
Penalties
4-25
4/13
3rd Down
2/17
0/1
4th Down
3/3
32:04
Possession
27:56
Game Information
Charleston, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 11 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 | 2-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| Total Yards | 308 | 187 |
| Passing | 161 | 115 |
| Comp/Att | 14/24 | 15/35 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 3.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing | 147 | 72 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Penalties | 7-52 | 4-25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Possession | 32:04 | 27:56 |
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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