Indiana State Sycamores vs Eastern Illinois Panthers

College Football

Indiana St

1-2

42-35

Final

E Illinois

1-2

O'Brien Field

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Touchdown
Interception
Touchdown
Touchdown
Punt

Team	1	2	3	4	T
INST	14	14	7	7	42
EIU	7	0	14	14	35

Who won: Indiana St 42-35

The Indiana State Sycamores beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 42-35 on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at O'Brien Field. The Indiana St outscored the E Illinois 14-0 in the 2nd quarter. Elijah Owens led the Indiana St in passing yards (21/33, 284 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT). Cole LaCrue led the E Illinois in passing yards (20/34, 267 YDS, 3 TD).