North Alabama Lions @ Illinois State Redbirds
Game Leaders
Team Stats
409
Total Yards
506
1
Turnovers
2
24
1st Downs
29
10-129
Penalties
4-55
9/18
3rd Down
6/15
1/1
4th Down
1/1
30:30
Possession
29:30
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 24 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-18 | 6-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 409 | 506 |
| Passing | 265 | 289 |
| Comp/Att | 22/37 | 21/37 |
| Yards per pass | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 144 | 217 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 5.3 |
| Penalties | 10-129 | 4-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:30 | 29:30 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| United Athletic ConferenceUnited Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| West Georgia | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| Austin Peay | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 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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