Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee State Tigers
Game Leaders

331
J. GaroppoloQB
20/33, 4 TD
331

270
D. GroomsQB
15/29, 1 TD
270

70
J. WalkerRB
14 CAR
70

135
T. WrightRB
14 CAR, 1 TD
135

217
C. WrightWR
5 REC, 3 TD
217

121
J. Pryor-
6 REC
121

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Team Stats
467
Total Yards
457
3
Turnovers
2
21
1st Downs
23
6-71
Penalties
8-60
5/13
3rd Down
4/13
0/2
4th Down
0/1
19:18
Possession
17:22
Game Information
Nashville, TN


1st Quarter
Touchdown
9:40 - 1st
0
EIU
6
TNST
TENNESSEE ST rush for a touchdown.
tsu drive: 2 plays 20 yards, 00:20 tsu td, 0:20
Extra Point
9:40 - 1st
0
EIU
7
TNST
TENNESSEE ST Extra point GOOD.
tsu drive: 2 plays 20 yards, 00:20 tsu td, 0:20
Touchdown
4:55 - 1st
0
EIU
13
TNST
TENNESSEE ST rush for a touchdown.
tsu drive: 6 plays 70 yards, 02:29 tsu td, 2:29
Extra Point
4:55 - 1st
0
EIU
14
TNST
TENNESSEE ST Extra point GOOD.
tsu drive: 6 plays 70 yards, 02:29 tsu td, 2:29
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
12:45 - 2nd
0
EIU
20
TNST
TENNESSEE ST rush for a touchdown.
tsu drive: 4 plays 73 yards, 01:16 tsu td, 1:16
Extra Point
12:45 - 2nd
0
EIU
21
TNST
TENNESSEE ST Extra point GOOD.
tsu drive: 4 plays 73 yards, 01:16 tsu td, 1:16
Touchdown
8:33 - 2nd
6
EIU
21
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 5 plays 42 yards, 02:19 eiu td, 2:19
Extra Point
8:33 - 2nd
7
EIU
21
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
eiu drive: 5 plays 42 yards, 02:19 eiu td, 2:19
Touchdown
6:18 - 2nd
7
EIU
27
TNST
TENNESSEE ST pass complete for a touchdown.
tsu drive: 6 plays 89 yards, 02:05 tsu td, 2:05
Extra Point
6:18 - 2nd
7
EIU
28
TNST
TENNESSEE ST Extra point GOOD.
tsu drive: 6 plays 89 yards, 02:05 tsu td, 2:05
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
9:06 - 3rd
13
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 7 plays 55 yards, 03:32 eiu td, 3:32
Extra Point
9:06 - 3rd
14
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
eiu drive: 7 plays 55 yards, 03:32 eiu td, 3:32
4th Quarter
Touchdown
10:29 - 4th
20
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 7 plays 96 yards, 03:43 eiu td, 3:43
Extra Point
10:29 - 4th
21
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
eiu drive: 7 plays 96 yards, 03:43 eiu td, 3:43
Touchdown
6:46 - 4th
27
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS pass complete for a touchdown.
eiu drive: 3 plays 75 yards, 01:46 eiu td, 1:46
Extra Point
6:46 - 4th
28
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS Extra point GOOD.
eiu drive: 3 plays 75 yards, 01:46 eiu td, 1:46
Overtime
Field Goal
OT
31
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS 37 yard field goal GOOD.
tsu drive: 2 plays 3 yards, 15:24 tsu end half, 15:24
Field Goal
OT
31
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS 37 yard field goal GOOD.
tsu drive: 2 plays 3 yards, 15:24 tsu end half, 15:24
Field Goal
OT
31
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS 37 yard field goal GOOD.
tsu drive: 2 plays 3 yards, 15:24 tsu end half, 15:24
Field Goal
OT
31
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS 37 yard field goal GOOD.
tsu drive: 2 plays 3 yards, 15:24 tsu end half, 15:24
Field Goal
OT
31
EIU
28
TNST
EASTRN ILLINOIS 37 yard field goal GOOD.
tsu drive: 2 plays 3 yards, 15:24 tsu end half, 15:24
Touchdown
OT
31
EIU
28
TNST
TENNESSEE ST pass complete for a touchdown.
tsu drive: 2 plays 3 yards, 15:24 tsu end half, 15:24
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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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