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Lofton and Lord power Illinois State over Eastern Illinois 49-13 in 114th Mid-America Classic

— Tyler Lofton ran for two touchdowns and returned a punt for another score, Dylan Lord had six catches for 77 yards and a score, and Illinois State defeated Eastern Illinois 49-13 in the 114th Mid-America Classic on Saturday.
Sep 20, 2026, 03:44 am - AP
Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
12:38 - 1st
0
EIU
7
ILST
Tyler Lofton 12 Yd Run (Michael Cosentino Kick)
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:22
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
7:51 - 1st
0
EIU
14
ILST
Alex Herrera 2 Yd pass from Gage Roy (Michael Cosentino Kick)
10 plays, 69 yards, 3:49
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Field Goal
1:50 - 1st
3
EIU
14
ILST
Drew Schiller 41 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 60 yards, 5:57
2nd Quarter
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
14:15 - 2nd
3
EIU
21
ILST
Mar'Quan Gary 37 Yd pass from Beckham Pellant (Michael Cosentino Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:35
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Field Goal
6:00 - 2nd
6
EIU
21
ILST
Drew Schiller 21 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 46 yards, 3:30
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
2:45 - 2nd
6
EIU
28
ILST
Dylan Lord 4 Yd pass from Gage Roy (Michael Cosentino Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:15
3rd Quarter
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
13:25 - 3rd
6
EIU
35
ILST
Dylan Lord 79 Yd Punt Return (Michael Cosentino Kick)
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:35
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
5:30 - 3rd
6
EIU
42
ILST
Anthony Hall 3 Yd Run (Michael Cosentino Kick)
13 plays, 80 yards, 5:57
4th Quarter
Illinois State Redbirds
Touchdown
14:08 - 4th
6
EIU
49
ILST
Tyler Lofton 1 Yd Run (Michael Cosentino Kick)
11 plays, 80 yards, 4:55
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Touchdown
7:59 - 4th
13
EIU
49
ILST
Cole LaCrue 1 Yd Run (Drew Schiller Kick)
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:09
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