Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Southern Illinois Salukis
Game Leaders

283
S. McGuireQB
22/40, 2 TD, 2 INT
283

208
M. DeSomerQB
14/25, 2 TD, 1 INT
208

91
M. NorrisRB
17 CAR
91

71
J. MixonRB
20 CAR, 1 TD
71

71
T. TateWR
4 REC
71

97
R. LeonardWR
6 REC, 1 TD
97

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Team Stats
409
Total Yards
355
2
Turnovers
4
22
1st Downs
22
9-89
Penalties
10-111
6/14
3rd Down
9/16
1/2
4th Down
1/1
29:12
Possession
30:48
Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 22 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 | 9-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 409 | 355 |
| Passing | 283 | 208 |
| Comp/Att | 22/40 | 14/25 |
| Yards per pass | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 126 | 147 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 50 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Penalties | 9-89 | 10-111 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 29:12 | 30:48 |
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 |
NCAAF News

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