Northern Iowa Panthers @ Illinois State Redbirds
5-3, 4-1 MVFC
24
5-3, 4-1 MVFC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 24 | |
ILST | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
4-4, 2-3 MVFC
21
4-4, 2-3 MVFC
Game Leaders
289
T. DayQB
20/30, 1 TD, 1 INT
289
292
Z. AnnexstadQB
33/44, 2 TD, 1 INT
292
107
A. Pesek-HicksonRB
30 CAR, 2 TD
107
32
M. KingRB
13 CAR
32
82
S. SchneeWR
5 REC
82
122
C. GrandyTE
11 REC, 1 TD
122
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1
J. GainesDL
1
12
E. DearmanS
12
14
L. McCoyLB
14
Team Stats
389
Total Yards
337
2
Turnovers
2
20
1st Downs
19
6-55
Penalties
5-40
10/16
3rd Down
7/14
0/0
4th Down
1/2
36:22
Possession
23:38
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 10-16 | 7-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 389 | 337 |
| Passing | 289 | 292 |
| Comp/Att | 20/30 | 33/44 |
| Yards per pass | 9.6 | 6.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 100 | 45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 20 |
| Yards per rush | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Penalties | 6-55 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 36:22 | 23:38 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri 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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