Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Minnesota Golden Gophers
Game Leaders

200
A. ManleyQB
18/34, 2 TD
200

144
M. LeidnerQB
9/17, 1 TD
144

77
J. WhitlowQB
19 CAR
77

71
D. CobbRB
14 CAR
71

109
A. DrakeWR
11 REC, 1 TD
109

57
D. JonesWR
3 REC, 1 TD
57

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1
C. BotticelliDT
1

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10
D. WilsonLB
4 SOLO
10
Team Stats
409
Total Yards
338
3
Turnovers
1
27
1st Downs
18
6-28
Penalties
5-50
8/21
3rd Down
6/12
4/5
4th Down
0/0
29:51
Possession
28:32
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN

BTN

Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 27 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-21 | 6-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 4-5 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 409 | 338 |
| Passing | 310 | 156 |
| Comp/Att | 32/57 | 10/18 |
| Yards per pass | 5.4 | 8.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 99 | 182 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 2.5 | 4.6 |
| Penalties | 6-28 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:51 | 28:32 |
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 |
FBS
| Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 9-0 | 16-0 |
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 12-2 |
| Oregon | 8-1 | 13-2 |
| USC | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Michigan | 7-2 | 9-4 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Washington | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Illinois | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Minnesota | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Nebraska | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Northwestern | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| UCLA | 3-6 | 3-9 |
| Penn State | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Rutgers | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Wisconsin | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| Michigan State | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 4-8 |
| Purdue | 0-9 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News

Clark Lea expands on process of picking Vandy's next starting QB
Lea joins The Paul Finebaum Show to discuss the selection process for the Commodores' starting quarterback and describes each contender's strengths as they aim to replace Diego Pavia.
15h

Cincinnati denies agent's claim it knew of Sorsby's gambling
Cincinnati on Wednesday, responding to Brendan Sorsby's agent publicly questioning the school's handling of the quarterback's gambling in 2024, said it would never knowingly play an athlete who violated NCAA gambling rules.
11h

HC Ryan Day: Ohio State needs to be 'really good' in 4th quarter in '26
The Buckeyes know their upcoming schedule in 2026 will require superior late-game execution because of the opponents and how the previous season ended.
15h
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