Tennessee State Tigers @ Eastern Illinois Panthers
2-0, 1-0 OVC
41
2-0, 1-0 OVC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TNST | 0 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 41 |
EIU | 17 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 40 |
0-4, 0-1 OVC
40
0-4, 0-1 OVC
Game Leaders
217
D. CroftQB
14/20, 2 TD, 1 INT
217
288
J. BrantleyQB
25/43, 2 TD
288
73
T. RobersonRB
15 CAR
73
38
J. BrantleyQB
11 CAR, 1 TD
38
82
C. RowlandWR
8 REC, 1 TD
82
132
A. HollinsWR
8 REC, 1 TD
132
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Team Stats
544
Total Yards
466
3
Turnovers
1
31
1st Downs
20
7-55
Penalties
5-40
7/15
3rd Down
5/14
0/0
4th Down
0/0
34:55
Possession
25:05
Game Information
Charleston, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 31 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 | 5-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 544 | 466 |
| Passing | 349 | 393 |
| Comp/Att | 28/42 | 30/49 |
| Yards per pass | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 195 | 73 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 20 |
| Yards per rush | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Penalties | 7-55 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:55 | 25:05 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| OVC-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 |
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