Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Illinois State Redbirds
Game Leaders

65
J. HudsonQB
5/11, 1 INT
65

79
M. BrownQB
9/21, 1 TD, 1 INT
79

60
N. WatsonRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
60

78
C. GordonRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
78

64
T. CrumpWR
6 REC
64

30
D. HardenWR
1 REC, 1 TD
30

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Team Stats
258
Total Yards
352
1
Turnovers
1
13
1st Downs
20
8-65
Penalties
7-65
1/11
3rd Down
7/15
0/2
4th Down
1/1
16:21
Possession
20:19
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 13 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 1-11 | 7-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 258 | 352 |
| Passing | 110 | 85 |
| Comp/Att | 11/22 | 9/21 |
| Yards per pass | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 154 | 273 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 46 |
| Yards per rush | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Penalties | 8-65 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 16:21 | 20:19 |
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 |
NCAAF News

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