Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Northwestern Wildcats
Game Leaders

209
J. GaroppoloQB
14/25, 1 TD, 1 INT
209

104
K. ColterWR
10/13
104

78
J. LeraRB
3 CAR
78

109
K. ColterWR
15 CAR, 3 TD
109

77
K. WhittakerWR
2 REC, 1 TD
77

41
D. FieldsWR
3 REC
41

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1
V. BrowneDE
1

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7
B. McNaulLB
4 SOLO
7
Team Stats
341
Total Yards
437
1
Turnovers
0
13
1st Downs
27
6-41
Penalties
5-40
4/10
3rd Down
8/13
0/2
4th Down
1/2
14:18
Possession
22:22
Game Information
Evanston, IL


1st Quarter
Touchdown
11:52 - 1st
0
EIU
7
NW
NORTHWESTERN rush for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 5 plays 42 yards, 01:25 northwstrn td, 1:25
Extra Point
11:52 - 1st
0
EIU
7
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 5 plays 42 yards, 01:25 northwstrn td, 1:25
Touchdown
3:41 - 1st
0
EIU
13
NW
NORTHWESTERN rush for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 8 plays 65 yards, 02:22 northwstrn td, 2:22
Extra Point
3:41 - 1st
0
EIU
14
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 8 plays 65 yards, 02:22 northwstrn td, 2:22
2nd Quarter
Extra Point
7:42 - 2nd
7
EIU
14
NW
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
easternill drive: 1 play 72 yards, 00:11 easternill td, 0:11
Touchdown
7:42 - 2nd
7
EIU
14
NW
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
easternill drive: 1 play 72 yards, 00:11 easternill td, 0:11
Touchdown
4:43 - 2nd
7
EIU
20
NW
NORTHWESTERN rush for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 7 plays 58 yards, 02:59 northwstrn td, 2:59
Extra Point
4:43 - 2nd
7
EIU
21
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 7 plays 58 yards, 02:59 northwstrn td, 2:59
Touchdown
0:31 - 2nd
7
EIU
28
NW
NORTHWESTERN rush for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 3 plays 15 yards, 00:43 northwstrn td, 0:43
Extra Point
0:31 - 2nd
7
EIU
28
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 3 plays 15 yards, 00:43 northwstrn td, 0:43
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
9:34 - 3rd
7
EIU
34
NW
NORTHWESTERN rush for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 11 plays 48 yards, 05:26 northwstrn td, 5:26
Extra Point
9:34 - 3rd
7
EIU
35
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 11 plays 48 yards, 05:26 northwstrn td, 5:26
Touchdown
0:34 - 3rd
13
EIU
35
NW
EASTRN ILLINOIS rush for a touchdown.
easternill drive: 9 plays 80 yards, 03:46 easternill td, 3:46
Extra Point
0:34 - 3rd
14
EIU
35
NW
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
easternill drive: 9 plays 80 yards, 03:46 easternill td, 3:46
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:01 - 4th
14
EIU
41
NW
NORTHWESTERN pass complete for a touchdown.
northwstrn drive: 8 plays 27 yards, 04:33 northwstrn td, 4:33
Extra Point
11:01 - 4th
14
EIU
42
NW
NORTHWESTERN Extra point GOOD.
northwstrn drive: 8 plays 27 yards, 04:33 northwstrn td, 4:33
Touchdown
0:07 - 4th
21
EIU
42
NW
EASTRN ILLINOIS rush for a touchdown.
easternill drive: 3 plays 81 yards, 01:20 easternill td, 1:20
Extra Point
0:07 - 4th
21
EIU
42
NW
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
easternill drive: 3 plays 81 yards, 01:20 easternill td, 1:20
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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

Ed Orgeron returning to LSU as assistant on Lane Kiffin's staff
Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a national championship in 2019, is returning to the program as a special assistant to recruiting and defense on longtime friend Lane Kiffin's coaching staff.
2h

Judge assigned to Brendan Sorsby case vs. NCAA recuses himself
Phillip Hays, the judge initially assigned to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA, has recused himself.
7h

Oregon files suit seeking $10K from player who transferred
Oregon has filed a lawsuit against former player Dakoda Fields saying he owes the school $10,000.
8h
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