Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Illinois State Redbirds
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - SECOND ROUND
7-6, 3-5 Away
19
7-6, 3-5 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 19 |
ILST | 7 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 36 |
10-2, 6-0 Home
36
10-2, 6-0 Home
Game Leaders
341
S. McGuireQB
22/43, 2 TD, 1 INT
341
132
T. RobersonQB
10/23, 1 TD, 2 INT
132
41
N. WatsonRB
18 CAR
41
217
M. CoprichRB
31 CAR, 2 TD
217
97
L. LenoirWR
8 REC, 1 TD
97
107
A. WarrumWR
6 REC, 1 TD
107
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Team Stats
359
Total Yards
482
1
Turnovers
2
16
1st Downs
21
2-15
Penalties
2-15
2/14
3rd Down
10/16
1/1
4th Down
0/0
24:18
Possession
35:42
Game Information
Normal, IL
ESPN3
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-14 | 10-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 359 | 482 |
| Passing | 341 | 132 |
| Comp/Att | 22/43 | 10/23 |
| Yards per pass | 7.9 | 5.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing | 18 | 350 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 51 |
| Yards per rush | 0.8 | 6.9 |
| Penalties | 2-15 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 24:18 | 35:42 |
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 |
| Missouri 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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