Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Game Leaders

323
M. KimbleQB
21/36, 2 TD, 1 INT
323

294
M. BirdsongQB
26/38, 1 TD
294

139
D. ChurchRB
25 CAR
139

53
M. BirdsongQB
17 CAR
53

122
D. TurnerWR
4 REC, 1 TD
122

80
J. SmithWR
7 REC, 1 TD
80

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Team Stats
523
Total Yards
427
1
Turnovers
2
26
1st Downs
23
4-30
Penalties
6-64
7/16
3rd Down
5/13
1/1
4th Down
1/2
27:00
Possession
33:00
Game Information
Cookeville, TN
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 26 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 5-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 523 | 427 |
| Passing | 323 | 294 |
| Comp/Att | 21/36 | 26/38 |
| Yards per pass | 9.0 | 7.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 200 | 133 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 32 |
| Yards per rush | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Penalties | 4-30 | 6-64 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:00 | 33:00 |
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 |
| Southern ConferenceSouthern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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