Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee State Tigers
2-5, 1-2 OVC
17
2-5, 1-2 OVC
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
TNST | 3 | 24 | 0 | 10 | 37 |
3-4, 2-0 OVC
37
3-4, 2-0 OVC
Game Leaders
103
J. O'BrienQB
9/22, 2 TD, 2 INT
103
309
D. EllisQB
27/36, 3 TD
309
36
M. FlowersRB
6 CAR
36
58
D. StarlingRB
14 CAR
58
40
N. HillWR
3 REC, 1 TD
40
70
D. DavisWR
4 REC
70
2
J. MilesDL
2
2
T. AllenLB
2
9
J. VincentS
9
6
T. AllenLB
6
Team Stats
188
Total Yards
394
4
Turnovers
0
14
1st Downs
19
4-30
Penalties
10-78
3/14
3rd Down
8/18
0/2
4th Down
0/1
22:44
Possession
37:16
Game Information
Nashville, TN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-14 | 8-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 188 | 394 |
| Passing | 115 | 309 |
| Comp/Att | 10/29 | 27/36 |
| Yards per pass | 4.0 | 8.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing | 73 | 85 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| Penalties | 4-30 | 10-78 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 22:44 | 37:16 |
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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