Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Illinois Fighting Illini
Game Leaders

102
B. ReederQB
7/17, 1 TD, 2 INT
102

124
J. WilliamsQB
16/25, 1 TD, 2 INT
124

183
T. BessRB
15 CAR
183

174
J. WilliamsQB
16 CAR, 2 TD
174

40
T. BessRB
1 REC
40

36
A. Benn-
7 REC
36

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1
W. DavisDT
1

1
P. WaltersDE
1

9
M. WilsonLB
9
Team Stats
278
Total Yards
533
3
Turnovers
5
11
1st Downs
29
3-34
Penalties
3-30
3/13
3rd Down
8/12
0/1
4th Down
0/0
15:20
Possession
21:20
Game Information
Champaign, IL

BTN

Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 11 | 29 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 | 8-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 278 | 533 |
| Passing | 68 | 134 |
| Comp/Att | 7/17 | 17/27 |
| Yards per pass | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing | 176 | 399 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 53 |
| Yards per rush | 4.8 | 7.5 |
| Penalties | 3-34 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 5 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 15:20 | 21:20 |
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

Kasi Currie, top-3 DT recruit in 2027, commits to Texas
Four-star defensive tackle Kasi Currie, No. 52 in the SC Next 300 in the 2027 cycle, has committed to the Texas Longhorns.
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Thamel: Texas Tech not flinching with plan to play Sorsby
Thamel: Texas Tech not flinching with plan to play Sorsby
5h

Texas AG warns Big 12 if Texas Tech punished for playing Sorsby
Texas AG Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board of directors chairman Douglas Girod, notifying the league it would be exposed to "substantial liability" if it takes action against Texas Tech for playing Brendan Sorsby.
3h
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