Illinois State Redbirds @ Central Arkansas Bears
FCS CHAMPIONSHIP - SECOND ROUND
10-4, 6-2 Away
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10-4, 6-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 0 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 24 |
CARK | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
9-4, 4-2 Home
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9-4, 4-2 Home
Game Leaders
75
B. JeffersonQB
6/11
75
198
B. SmithQB
24/33, 1 TD, 3 INT
198
210
J. RobinsonRB
37 CAR, 2 TD
210
35
C. BlackmanRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
35
35
B. HaleyWR
1 REC
35
47
C. BlackmanRB
5 REC
47
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Team Stats
329
Total Yards
256
0
Turnovers
4
20
1st Downs
15
3-26
Penalties
8-95
4/12
3rd Down
6/16
0/1
4th Down
0/1
35:03
Possession
24:57
Game Information
Conway, AR
ESPN3
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-12 | 6-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 329 | 256 |
| Passing | 75 | 198 |
| Comp/Att | 6/11 | 24/34 |
| Yards per pass | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing | 254 | 58 |
| Rushing Attempts | 52 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 4.9 | 1.9 |
| Penalties | 3-26 | 8-95 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 |
| Possession | 35:03 | 24:57 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| 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 |
| United Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| West Georgia | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| Austin Peay | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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