Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
3-9, 2-6 OVC-Big South
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3-9, 2-6 OVC-Big South
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
TNTC | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
7-5, 6-2 OVC-Big South
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7-5, 6-2 OVC-Big South
Game Leaders
129
P. HolleyQB
14/20
129
88
D. LaibleQB
9/16
88
69
J. PearsonRB
11 CAR, 1 TD
69
131
J. MitchellRB
20 CAR
131
86
C. WillmanWR
9 REC
86
49
T. BakerRB
3 REC
49
1
D. Van HyfteDL
1
1
D. RickertEDGE
1
11
A. ShockeyLB
11
8
A. SwaffordLB
8
Team Stats
241
Total Yards
328
2
Turnovers
0
18
1st Downs
17
2-10
Penalties
6-51
4/11
3rd Down
6/13
1/2
4th Down
1/2
30:23
Possession
29:37
Game Information
Cookeville, TN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 | 6-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 241 | 328 |
| Passing | 161 | 128 |
| Comp/Att | 18/28 | 11/20 |
| Yards per pass | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 80 | 200 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Penalties | 2-10 | 6-51 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:23 | 29:37 |
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 |
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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