Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds
Drive chart
Drives
End of Game
Touchdown- Touchdown
- Punt
- Touchdown
- Punt
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| ILST | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
Who won: Illinois St 49-13
The Illinois State Redbirds beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 49-13 on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Hancock Stadium. The Illinois St outscored the E Illinois 14-0 in the 3rd quarter. Gage Roy led the Illinois St in passing yards (13/19, 172 YDS, 2 TD). Cole LaCrue led the E Illinois in passing yards (15/25, 150 YDS).
Team stats
EIUILST 141st Downs34
4-123rd down efficiency8-12
0-04th down efficiency3-3
216Total Yards556
150Passing330
15/26Comp/Att25/33
5.8Yards per pass10.0
66Rushing226
26Rushing Attempts45
2.5Yards per rush5.0
5-44Penalties8-61
0Turnovers1
0Fumbles lost1
0Interceptions thrown0
25:45Possession34:15
