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Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks

College Football
Charleston So
2-6
29-24
Final
W Illinois
1-7
Hanson Field

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Who won: Charleston So 29-24

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 29-24 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Hanson Field. Zolten Osborne led the Charleston So in passing yards (14/26, 262 YDS, 4 TD). Cason Carswell led the W Illinois in passing yards (34/51, 375 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT).

Recap · Oct 18
Zolten Osborne throws 4 TD passes to lead Charleston Southern over Western Illinois 29-24

Zolten Osborne threw four touchdown passes and Charleston Southern held off Western Illinois for a 29-24 victory on Saturday.

What it means

  • Charleston So 1-4 on the road; W Illinois 1-2 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Charleston So
Zolten Osborne QB
Season passing leader · 262 YDS, 4 TD
W Illinois
Cason Carswell QB
Season passing leader · 375 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
Hanson Field, Macomb, IL · Turf · Attendance 3,000

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