Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Illinois State Redbirds
Game Leaders

269
N. LambQB
24/34, 1 TD, 1 INT
269

201
T. RittenhouseQB
16/22, 2 TD
201

77
C. SmithRB
20 CAR
77

106
W. WrightRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
106

124
M. HenryWR
7 REC
124

85
X. LoydWR
4 REC, 1 TD
85

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1
J. GainesDL
1

14
M. NewmanLB
14

12
L. McCoyLB
12
Team Stats
503
Total Yards
390
2
Turnovers
0
31
1st Downs
21
10-71
Penalties
9-80
8/16
3rd Down
4/10
3/4
4th Down
1/1
38:33
Possession
21:27
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 31 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 | 4-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 503 | 390 |
| Passing | 317 | 201 |
| Comp/Att | 31/43 | 16/25 |
| Yards per pass | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 186 | 189 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Penalties | 10-71 | 9-80 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 38:33 | 21:27 |
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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