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Dayton Flyers vs Eastern Illinois Panthers

College Football
Dayton
0-1
14-24
Final
E Illinois
1-0
O'Brien Field

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Who won: E Illinois 24-14

The Eastern Illinois Panthers beat the Dayton Flyers 24-14 on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at O'Brien Field. Cole LaCrue led the E Illinois in passing yards (9/17, 129 YDS, 1 INT). Bryce Schondelmyer led the Dayton in passing yards (17/31, 261 YDS, 2 TD).

Recap · Aug 28
Cole LaCrue scores 3 touchdowns, leads Eastern Illinois to 24-14 win over Dayton

Quarterback Cole LaCrue rushed for 193 yards with three touchdowns, leading Eastern Illinois to a 24-14 victory over Dayton on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.

What it means

  • Dayton 0-1 on the road; E Illinois 1-0 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Dayton7th in Pioneer
Bryce Schondelmyer QB
Season passing leader · 261 YDS, 2 TD
E Illinois
Cole LaCrue QB
Season passing leader · 129 YDS, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
O'Brien Field, Charleston, IL · Turf · Attendance 6,775

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