Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee State Tigers
Game Leaders

410
J. GaroppoloQB
24/41, 4 TD, 1 INT
410

212
R. ButlerQB
24/45, 2 TD
212

138
S. LittleRB
22 CAR, 1 TD
138

93
T. BroughtonRB
16 CAR
93

128
K. GoberWR
6 REC, 2 TD
128

69
L. KellyWR
7 REC
69

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Team Stats
567
Total Yards
338
2
Turnovers
2
25
1st Downs
21
9-65
Penalties
13-110
4/15
3rd Down
5/17
3/5
4th Down
1/2
27:20
Possession
32:40
Game Information
Nashville, TN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 25 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-15 | 5-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-5 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 567 | 338 |
| Passing | 418 | 212 |
| Comp/Att | 25/42 | 24/45 |
| Yards per pass | 10.0 | 4.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 149 | 126 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 32 |
| Yards per rush | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 9-65 | 13-110 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:20 | 32:40 |
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 |
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