Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Northern Iowa Panthers
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - FIRST ROUND
7-5, 4-3 Away
17
7-5, 4-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| 0 | 23 | 20 | 10 | 53 |
8-4, 5-1 Home
53
8-4, 5-1 Home
Game Leaders
252
J. WhitlowQB
27/49, 1 TD, 2 INT
252
162
A. BaileyQB
7/11, 3 TD
162
35
D. ChurchRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
35
147
T. SmithRB
24 CAR, 1 TD
147
106
A. TaylorWR
3 REC
106
78
C. BrownWR
2 REC, 1 TD
78
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Team Stats
369
Total Yards
485
4
Turnovers
2
16
1st Downs
23
10-80
Penalties
5-31
4/16
3rd Down
3/12
0/4
4th Down
1/1
25:54
Possession
34:06
Game Information
Cedar Falls, IA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 3-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-4 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 369 | 485 |
| Passing | 293 | 162 |
| Comp/Att | 31/56 | 7/11 |
| Yards per pass | 5.2 | 14.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing | 76 | 323 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 58 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 5.6 |
| Penalties | 10-80 | 5-31 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 25:54 | 34:06 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-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 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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