Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Illinois Fighting Illini
Game Leaders

71
M. BarrQB
11/21, 1 INT
71

0
J. WillisWR
0/1
0

59
H. DonaldsonRB
27 CAR
59

139
R. MendenhallRB
23 CAR, 1 TD
139

53
C. SimsWR
5 REC
53

52
A. Benn-
4 REC
52

1
C. RileyDT
1

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8
J. WilliamsLB
8

11
J. LemanLB
11
Team Stats
152
Total Yards
400
1
Turnovers
2
4
1st Downs
21
4-19
Penalties
7-65
3/17
3rd Down
6/17
0/2
4th Down
1/1
18:02
Possession
18:38
Game Information
Champaign, IL


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 4 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-17 | 6-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 152 | 400 |
| Passing | 71 | 141 |
| Comp/Att | 11/21 | 12/26 |
| Yards per pass | 3.4 | 4.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 81 | 277 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 52 |
| Yards per rush | 2.4 | 5.3 |
| Penalties | 4-19 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 18:02 | 18:38 |
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 |
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