Valparaiso Beacons @ Illinois State Redbirds
Game Leaders
Team Stats
256
Total Yards
325
3
Turnovers
2
20
1st Downs
16
8-85
Penalties
8-79
5/16
3rd Down
7/14
1/2
4th Down
0/2
33:51
Possession
26:09
Game Information
Normal, IL
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1st Quarter
Touchdown
10:13 - 1st
0
VAL
7
ILST
Nigel White 35 Yd pass from Zack Annexstad (Jack Takerian Kick)
5 plays, 52 yards, 2:17
Touchdown
1:16 - 1st
7
VAL
7
ILST
Matt Ross 8 Yd pass from Mason Kaplan (Brian Bartholomew Kick)
9 plays, 61 yards, 4:39
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
12:38 - 2nd
14
VAL
7
ILST
Caleb Rao 0 Yd Fumble Return (Brian Bartholomew Kick)
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:06
Touchdown
12:26 - 2nd
14
VAL
14
ILST
Jalen Carr 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Jack Takerian Kick)
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:43
Touchdown
8:45 - 2nd
14
VAL
21
ILST
Zack Annexstad 8 Yd Run (Jack Takerian Kick)
5 plays, 68 yards, 1:39
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
5:52 - 3rd
14
VAL
28
ILST
Bryson Deming 23 Yd pass from Zack Annexstad (Jack Takerian Kick)
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:01
4th Quarter
Touchdown
2:50 - 4th
21
VAL
28
ILST
Evan Jernegan 14 Yd pass from Mason Kaplan (Brian Bartholomew Kick)
13 plays, 80 yards, 5:23
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2025 Standings
FCS
| Pioneer Football LeaguePioneer 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 |
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri 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 |
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