Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Dayton Flyers
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - FIRST ROUND
7-5, 3-4 Away
24
7-5, 3-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
DAY | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
10-2, 6-1 Home
7
10-2, 6-1 Home
Game Leaders
183
S. McGuireQB
12/26, 2 TD, 2 INT
183
124
A. JeskeQB
13/27, 3 INT
124
152
N. WatsonRB
34 CAR, 1 TD
152
79
T. YingerRB
15 CAR
79
93
L. LenoirWR
6 REC, 1 TD
93
37
C. StuartWR
4 REC
37
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Team Stats
424
Total Yards
206
2
Turnovers
4
24
1st Downs
15
7-64
Penalties
5-54
8/18
3rd Down
4/16
1/2
4th Down
0/1
34:30
Possession
25:30
Game Information
Dayton, OH
ESPN3
1st Quarter
Touchdown
0:38 - 1st
0
WIU
7
DAY
Alex Jeske 5 Yd Run (William Will Kick)
4 plays, 39 yards, 1:13
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
6:06 - 2nd
7
WIU
7
DAY
Nikko Watson 7 Yd Run (Nathan Knuffman Kick)
7 plays, 65 yards, 1:35
Field Goal
0:11 - 2nd
10
WIU
7
DAY
Nathan Knuffman 27 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 56 yards, 4:04
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
0:44 - 3rd
17
WIU
7
DAY
Lance Lenoir 22 Yd pass from Sean McGuire (Nathan Knuffman Kick)
6 plays, 59 yards, 2:10
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:18 - 4th
24
WIU
7
DAY
Stacey Smith Jr. 9 Yd pass from Sean McGuire (Nathan Knuffman Kick)
7 plays, 41 yards, 2:42
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
FCS
| 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 |
| Pioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Morehead State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Butler | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Marist | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Stetson | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Davidson | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Valparaiso | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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