Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Northern Iowa Panthers
Game Leaders

156
C. SampsonQB
26/32, 1 TD, 1 INT
156

154
W. McElvainQB
10/18, 2 TD
154

28
M. NorrisRB
13 CAR
28

94
T. AllenRB
24 CAR, 2 TD
94

36
C. RatkovichFB
6 REC
36

82
L. WolfWR
3 REC, 1 TD
82

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Team Stats
240
Total Yards
355
2
Turnovers
0
16
1st Downs
20
7-60
Penalties
6-49
7/16
3rd Down
10/17
0/2
4th Down
1/1
23:01
Possession
36:59
Game Information
Cedar Falls, IA
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 16 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 10-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 240 | 355 |
| Passing | 156 | 154 |
| Comp/Att | 26/32 | 10/18 |
| Yards per pass | 4.9 | 8.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 84 | 201 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 51 |
| Yards per rush | 2.3 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 7-60 | 6-49 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 23:01 | 36:59 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News

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Ohio State adds to Harrison pipeline, adds 5-star WR Jett
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