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Tennessee State Tigers vs Eastern Illinois Panthers

College Football
Tennessee St
1-4
7-31
Final
E Illinois
3-2
O'Brien Field

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Who won: E Illinois 31-7

The Eastern Illinois Panthers beat the Tennessee State Tigers 31-7 on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at O'Brien Field. The E Illinois outscored the Tennessee St 10-0 in the 2nd quarter. Connor Wolf led the E Illinois in passing yards (13/20, 134 YDS, 2 TD). Byron McNair led the Tennessee St in passing yards (16/20, 205 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT).

Recap · Oct 4
Wolf throws for 2 TDs, backup QB LaCrue runs for 2 scores and Eastern Illinois beats Tennessee State

Connor Wolf threw for two touchdowns, backup quarterback Cole LaCrue ran for two short touchdowns, and Eastern Illinois beat Tennessee State 31-7 on Saturday.

What it means

  • Tennessee St 0-1 on the road; E Illinois 2-1 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Tennessee St
Byron McNair QB
Season passing leader · 205 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
E Illinois
Connor Wolf QB
Season passing leader · 134 YDS, 2 TD

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Game info

Venue
O'Brien Field, Charleston, IL · Turf · Attendance 3,315

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