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Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

College Football
W Illinois
4-8
29-24
Final
Gardner-Webb
7-5
Ernest W. Spangler Stadium

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Who won: W Illinois 29-24

The Western Illinois Leathernecks beat the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 29-24 on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium. Cason Carswell led the W Illinois in passing yards (18/31, 203 YDS, 2 TD). Cole Pennington led the Gardner-Webb in passing yards (29/45, 356 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT).

What it means

  • W Illinois 2-5 on the road; Gardner-Webb 3-2 at home.

Latest headlines

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Recap · Nov 15
Harris makes 3 interceptions and Gardner-Webb takes advantage of 4 takeaways in 30-14 win over TSU
Recap · Nov 1
Holloway scores twice in fourth to keep Tennessee Tech unbeaten with 27-21 win over Gardner-Webb
Recap · Oct 25
Gresock scores 4 TDs as Gardner-Webb overpowers Lindenwood 48-20
Recap · Oct 11
Gresock runs for 137 yards, 2 TDs as Gardner-Webb beats Eastern Illinois 21-10
Recap · Sep 20
Bangura, Brune rush for 3 TDs each and Ohio takes control in 52-35 win over FCS Gardner-Webb
Recap · Aug 30
Gardner-Webb storms back to beat Western Carolina 52-45

Quarterbacks

W Illinois
Cason Carswell QB
Season passing leader · 203 YDS, 2 TD
Gardner-Webb
Cole Pennington QB
Season passing leader · 356 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
Ernest W. Spangler Stadium, Boiling Springs, NC · Turf · Attendance 2,769

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