Cole LaCrue scores 3 touchdowns, leads Eastern Illinois to 24-14 win over Dayton

— Quarterback Cole LaCrue rushed for 193 yards with three touchdowns, leading Eastern Illinois to a 24-14 victory over Dayton on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.
Aug 29, 2026, 10:48 am - AP
Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
Dayton Flyers
Touchdown
9:55 - 1st
7
DAY
0
EIU
Gavin Lochow 48 Yd pass from Bryce Schondelmyer (Robby Smart Kick)
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:02
2nd Quarter
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Field Goal
6:12 - 2nd
7
DAY
0
EIU
Drew Schiller 25 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 62 yards, 5:24
3rd Quarter
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Touchdown
6:03 - 3rd
7
DAY
10
EIU
Cole LaCrue 11 Yd Run (Drew Schiller Kick)
11 plays, 92 yards, 4:48
4th Quarter
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Touchdown
10:26 - 4th
7
DAY
17
EIU
Cole LaCrue 1 Yd Run (Drew Schiller Kick)
4 plays, 52 yards, 1:43
Dayton Flyers
Touchdown
9:31 - 4th
14
DAY
17
EIU
Michael Mussari 67 Yd pass from Bryce Schondelmyer (Robby Smart Kick)
2 plays, 76 yards, 0:49
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Touchdown
2:15 - 4th
14
DAY
24
EIU
Cole LaCrue 6 Yd Run (Drew Schiller Kick)
13 plays, 75 yards, 7:16
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