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Illinois State Redbirds vs Eastern Illinois Panthers

College Football
Illinois St
2-1
42-30
Final
E Illinois
1-2
O'Brien Field

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Who won: Illinois St 42-30

The Illinois State Redbirds beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 42-30 on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at O'Brien Field. Tommy Rittenhouse led the Illinois St in passing yards (24/35, 299 YDS, 3 TD). Connor Wolf led the E Illinois in passing yards (28/44, 411 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT).

Recap · Sep 13
Mailander, Wright lift Illinois State over in-state rival Eastern Illinois, 42-30

Luke Mailander hauled in five catches for 109 yards and a touchdown, Wenkers Wright scored three on the ground with 94 rushing yards, and Illinois State defeated Eastern Illinois 42-30 on Saturday afternoon.

What it means

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

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Quarterbacks

Illinois St7th in MVFC
Tommy Rittenhouse QB
Season passing leader · 299 YDS, 3 TD
E Illinois
Connor Wolf QB
Season passing leader · 411 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT

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Game info

Venue
O'Brien Field, Charleston, IL · Turf · Attendance 6,720

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