Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Youngstown State Penguins
Game Leaders

139
C. SampsonQB
15/27, 2 TD
139

182
N. MaysQB
10/17, 4 TD
182

85
J. SchippersRB
15 CAR
85

156
J. AlessiRB
13 CAR, 2 TD
156

60
D. HoustonWR
3 REC
60

94
J. BraswellWR
2 REC, 2 TD
94

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Team Stats
260
Total Yards
524
3
Turnovers
1
12
1st Downs
22
7-60
Penalties
7-70
5/17
3rd Down
7/16
0/1
4th Down
1/1
23:38
Possession
36:22
Game Information
Youngstown, OH
ESPN+
1st Quarter
Touchdown
13:50 - 1st
0
WIU
7
YSU
Joe Alessi 44 Yd Run (Colten McFadden Kick)
3 plays, 59 yards, 1:10
Touchdown
10:29 - 1st
7
WIU
7
YSU
Clint Ratkovich 33 Yd pass from Connor Sampson (Nathan Erickson Kick)
2 plays, 36 yards, 0:27
Touchdown
7:44 - 1st
7
WIU
14
YSU
Joe Alessi 56 Yd Run (Colten McFadden Kick)
6 plays, 83 yards, 2:41
Touchdown
5:37 - 1st
7
WIU
21
YSU
Jermiah Braswell 40 Yd pass from Nathan Mays (Colten McFadden Kick)
1 play, 40 yards, 0:08
Touchdown
1:39 - 1st
7
WIU
28
YSU
Jermiah Braswell 54 Yd pass from Joe Craycraft (Colten McFadden Kick)
5 plays, 80 yards, 2:38
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
8:11 - 2nd
7
WIU
35
YSU
Christian Turner 1 Yd pass from Nathan Mays (Colten McFadden Kick)
11 plays, 59 yards, 6:40
Field Goal
1:53 - 2nd
7
WIU
38
YSU
Colten McFadden 25 Yd Field Goal
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:21
Touchdown
0:00 - 2nd
7
WIU
45
YSU
Kendric Mallory 39 Yd pass from Nathan Mays (Colten McFadden Kick)
2 plays, 39 yards, 0:12
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:33 - 3rd
7
WIU
52
YSU
Miles Joiner 25 Yd pass from Nathan Mays (Colten McFadden Kick)
6 plays, 46 yards, 3:14
Touchdown
0:21 - 3rd
7
WIU
59
YSU
Braxton Chapman 2 Yd Run (Grant Gonya Kick)
10 plays, 62 yards, 5:05
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:43 - 4th
14
WIU
59
YSU
Clint Ratkovich 4 Yd pass from Connor Sampson (Nathan Erickson Kick)
9 plays, 73 yards, 2:32
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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 |
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