Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Southern Illinois Salukis
Game Leaders

81
C. BrunoQB
6/16
81

227
N. BakerQB
25/27
227

15
C. BrunoQB
2 CAR
15

66
R. ElliottRB
9 CAR
66

71
N. BrantleyWR
4 REC, 1 TD
71

64
R. ElliottRB
5 REC
64

1
C. WattsLB
1

0.5
K. AgnewDT
0.5

10
B. CrossDB
10

5
G. Douglas IVLB
5
Team Stats
177
Total Yards
408
1
Turnovers
1
11
1st Downs
24
6-46
Penalties
9-48
1/11
3rd Down
8/16
1/3
4th Down
2/3
18:39
Possession
41:21
Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 11 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 1-11 | 8-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 177 | 408 |
| Passing | 144 | 268 |
| Comp/Att | 13/35 | 27/31 |
| Yards per pass | 4.1 | 8.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 33 | 140 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 47 |
| Yards per rush | 1.7 | 3.0 |
| Penalties | 6-46 | 9-48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 18:39 | 41:21 |
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 |
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
NCAAF News

Prospect X is drafted; identity is revealed
ESPN's Kalyn Kahler set out to find the most overlooked player in the NFL Draft, better known as Prospect X. His identity is now revealed and he's headed to Jacksonville.
2h

Optimistic Baker: New NCAA eligibility rules not retroactive
NCAA president Charlie Baker, who is "pretty optimistic" the age-based eligibility proposal will pass, told ESPN that the implementation is not expected to include athletes who graduated or exhausted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season.
1h

Ex-Alabama DT pleads guilty after impersonating NFL players
Ex-Alabama DT Luther Davis entered guilty pleas in federal court in Atlanta to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Prosecutors say Davis pretended to be three NFL players on video calls with investors.
1h
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