Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
6-3, 2-3 Away
31
6-3, 2-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 0 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 31 |
TNTC | 10 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
2-7, 2-3 Home
24
2-7, 2-3 Home
Game Leaders
376
J. GaroppoloQB
27/41, 3 TD, 1 INT
376
153
D. StoneQB
22/43, 1 TD, 1 INT
153
61
J. WalkerRB
14 CAR
61
100
D. StoneQB
19 CAR
100
140
C. WatkinsWR
7 REC, 1 TD
140
49
D. RogersWR
5 REC, 1 TD
49
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Team Stats
499
Total Yards
375
1
Turnovers
2
24
1st Downs
26
15-120
Penalties
9-81
9/16
3rd Down
11/22
0/2
4th Down
2/3
21:30
Possession
38:30
Game Information
Cookeville, TN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 24 | 26 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-16 | 11-22 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 499 | 375 |
| Passing | 376 | 153 |
| Comp/Att | 27/41 | 22/43 |
| Yards per pass | 9.2 | 3.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 123 | 222 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 53 |
| Yards per rush | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Penalties | 15-120 | 9-81 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 21:30 | 38:30 |
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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