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 |
NCAAF News
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41m
Josh Heupel reflects on Tennessee's coaching changes, battle for starting QB
Heupel describes the Vols' offseason changes and explains the QB1 battle, stating that the two young prospects will "have to prove it in front of their peers."
1h
UK's Kenny Minchey explains why the SEC means more, making Lexington home
After being announced as the Wildcats' QB1, Minchey reveals to SEC Network's Peter Burns how Will Stein got him to join the Kentucky program.
2h