Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Minnesota Golden Gophers
Game Leaders

162
T. NorvellQB
11/23, 2 TD
162

105
M. LeidnerQB
7/8
105

50
J.C. BakerRB
7 CAR
50

82
D. CobbRB
13 CAR, 2 TD
82

65
K. HammondsRB
1 REC
65

52
M. WilliamsTE
2 REC
52

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2
T. CockranDE
2

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6
A. HillLB
5 SOLO
6
Team Stats
230
Total Yards
337
0
Turnovers
1
11
1st Downs
18
5-20
Penalties
2-10
4/14
3rd Down
5/11
1/1
4th Down
1/1
25:36
Possession
34:24
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 11 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 | 5-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 230 | 337 |
| Passing | 162 | 124 |
| Comp/Att | 11/23 | 10/12 |
| Yards per pass | 7.0 | 10.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 68 | 213 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 49 |
| Yards per rush | 2.3 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 5-20 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 25:36 | 34:24 |
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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