Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
2-8, 1-5 OVC-Big South
28
2-8, 1-5 OVC-Big South
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
GWEB | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
4-6, 3-3 OVC-Big South
31
4-6, 3-3 OVC-Big South
Game Leaders
458
P. HolleyQB
20/36, 4 TD, 1 INT
458
337
T. RidellQB
26/34, 1 TD
337
45
M. FlowersRB
15 CAR
45
50
C. GresockRB
9 CAR, 2 TD
50
291
C. WillmanWR
11 REC, 3 TD
291
86
T. ShieldsWR
3 REC
86
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4
A. O'BerryDL
4
7
N. BurtDB
7
8
J. BowensDB
8
Team Stats
465
Total Yards
464
1
Turnovers
0
21
1st Downs
25
3-30
Penalties
6-50
8/14
3rd Down
7/14
0/2
4th Down
1/1
27:46
Possession
32:14
Game Information
Boiling Springs, NC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-14 | 7-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 465 | 464 |
| Passing | 458 | 337 |
| Comp/Att | 20/36 | 26/34 |
| Yards per pass | 12.7 | 9.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 7 | 127 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 0.2 | 3.6 |
| Penalties | 3-30 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:46 | 32:14 |
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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