McNeese Cowboys vs Eastern Illinois Panthers
Drive chart
Drives
In progress
Field Goal- Punt
- Touchdown
- Missed FG
- Touchdown
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCN | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| EIU | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 31 |
Who won: E Illinois 31-28
The Eastern Illinois Panthers beat the McNeese Cowboys 31-28 on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at O'Brien Field. The E Illinois outscored the McNeese 17-0 in the 4th quarter. Pierce Holley led the E Illinois in passing yards (21/34, 141 YDS). Nate Glantz led the McNeese in passing yards (13/24, 196 YDS, 2 TD).
Team stats
MCNEIU 
241st Downs27
4-93rd down efficiency8-16
0-14th down efficiency2-3
467Total Yards452
196Passing141
13/24Comp/Att21/34
8.2Yards per pass4.1
271Rushing311
34Rushing Attempts49
8.0Yards per rush6.3
5-60Penalties6-42
0Turnovers0
0Fumbles lost0
0Interceptions thrown0
24:12Possession35:48
