Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee State Tigers
2-8, 1-4 Away
31
2-8, 1-4 Away
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
TNST | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
3-6, 3-4 Home
28
3-6, 3-4 Home
Game Leaders
331
J. GaroppoloQB
20/33, 4 TD
331
270
D. GroomsQB
15/29, 1 TD
270
70
J. WalkerRB
14 CAR
70
135
T. WrightRB
14 CAR, 1 TD
135
217
C. WrightWR
5 REC, 3 TD
217
121
J. Pryor-
6 REC
121
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Team Stats
467
Total Yards
457
3
Turnovers
2
21
1st Downs
23
6-71
Penalties
8-60
5/13
3rd Down
4/13
0/2
4th Down
0/1
19:18
Possession
17:22
Game Information
Nashville, TN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 | 4-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 467 | 457 |
| Passing | 338 | 296 |
| Comp/Att | 20/33 | 17/32 |
| Yards per pass | 10.0 | 8.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 136 | 180 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| Penalties | 6-71 | 8-60 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 19:18 | 17:22 |
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 |
NCAAF News
Gregory, 4-star WR and No. 37 overall recruit in '27, chooses UCLA
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Clemson WR Tristan Smith cleared by judge for 2026 season
Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith received a temporary injunction against the NCAA from a South Carolina judge, clearing the way for him to play this season.
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