Illinois State Redbirds @ Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
FCS Championship - First Round
10-3, 6-1 Away
35
10-3, 6-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 7 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
SEMO | 7 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 |
9-4, 5-1 Home
27
9-4, 5-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
328
Total Yards
592
1
Turnovers
8
14
1st Downs
34
6-50
Penalties
3-20
8/17
3rd Down
8/18
0/2
4th Down
2/3
25:33
Possession
34:27
Game Information
Cape Girardeau, MO
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 34 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-17 | 8-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 328 | 592 |
| Passing | 277 | 557 |
| Comp/Att | 24/36 | 48/85 |
| Yards per pass | 7.7 | 6.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 5 |
| Rushing | 51 | 35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 15 |
| Yards per rush | 1.7 | 2.3 |
| Penalties | 6-50 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 8 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 5 |
| Possession | 25:33 | 34:27 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri 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 |
| OVC-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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