Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
3-9, 2-6 OVC-Big South
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3-9, 2-6 OVC-Big South
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
TNTC | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
7-5, 6-2 OVC-Big South
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7-5, 6-2 OVC-Big South
Game Leaders
129
P. HolleyQB
14/20
129
88
D. LaibleQB
9/16
88
69
J. PearsonRB
11 CAR, 1 TD
69
131
J. MitchellRB
20 CAR
131
86
C. WillmanWR
9 REC
86
49
T. BakerRB
3 REC
49
1
D. Van HyfteDL
1
1
D. RickertEDGE
1
11
A. ShockeyLB
11
8
A. SwaffordLB
8
Team Stats
241
Total Yards
328
2
Turnovers
0
18
1st Downs
17
2-10
Penalties
6-51
4/11
3rd Down
6/13
1/2
4th Down
1/2
30:23
Possession
29:37
Game Information
Cookeville, TN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 | 6-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 241 | 328 |
| Passing | 161 | 128 |
| Comp/Att | 18/28 | 11/20 |
| Yards per pass | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 80 | 200 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 40 |
| Yards per rush | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Penalties | 2-10 | 6-51 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:23 | 29:37 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Furman | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| VMI | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
Sources: Tom Herman to join FSU as assistant to Mike Norvell
Florida State will hire former Texas, Houston and Florida Atlantic coach Tom Herman for this season, sources told ESPN's Adam Rittenberg Monday, and the 51-year-old who last coached in 2024 with the Owls, will become assistant to head coach Mike Norvell.
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Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit
Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.
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Ranking the best players in the college football transfer portal
We adjusted our ranking after removing former No. 1 player Brendan Sorsby.
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