Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Northwestern Wildcats
Game Leaders

209
J. GaroppoloQB
14/25, 1 TD, 1 INT
209

104
K. ColterWR
10/13
104

78
J. LeraRB
3 CAR
78

109
K. ColterWR
15 CAR, 3 TD
109

77
K. WhittakerWR
2 REC, 1 TD
77

41
D. FieldsWR
3 REC
41

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1
V. BrowneDE
1

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7
B. McNaulLB
4 SOLO
7
Team Stats
341
Total Yards
437
1
Turnovers
0
13
1st Downs
27
6-41
Penalties
5-40
4/10
3rd Down
8/13
0/2
4th Down
1/2
14:18
Possession
22:22
Game Information
Evanston, IL


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 13 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-10 | 8-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 341 | 437 |
| Passing | 221 | 127 |
| Comp/Att | 14/25 | 12/16 |
| Yards per pass | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 132 | 320 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 67 |
| Yards per rush | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Penalties | 6-41 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 14:18 | 22:22 |
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 |
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
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