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Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Eastern Illinois Panthers

College Football
Tennessee Tech
10-0
21-9
Final
E Illinois
3-7
O'Brien Field

Drive chart

Drives

  • End Of Game
  • Touchdown
  • Fumble Return Touchdown
  • Missed FG
  • Interception
  • Punt
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Who won: Tennessee Tech 21-9

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles beat the Eastern Illinois Panthers 21-9 on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at O'Brien Field. The Tennessee Tech outscored the E Illinois 14-0 in the 1st quarter. Kekoa Visperas led the Tennessee Tech in passing yards (17/23, 151 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT). Cole LaCrue led the E Illinois in passing yards (15/31, 174 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT).

Recap · Nov 8
Gaines' fumble return highlights Tennessee Tech's 21-9 win over Eastern Illinois

Theron Gaines returned a fumble for a touchdown and Tennessee Tech's top FCS defense led the way in a 21-9 win over Eastern Illinois on Saturday.

What it means

  • Tennessee Tech 4-0 on the road; E Illinois 2-4 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Tennessee Tech2nd in Southern
Kekoa Visperas QB
Season passing leader · 151 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
E Illinois
Cole LaCrue QB
Season passing leader · 174 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
O'Brien Field, Charleston, IL · Turf · Attendance 2,266

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