Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs
Drive chart
Drives
End of Game
Punt- Interception
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIU | 7 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 29 |
| GWEB | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 24 |
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).
Team stats
WIUGWEB 
171st Downs25
6-173rd down efficiency4-15
2-24th down efficiency2-3
336Total Yards448
203Passing356
18/31Comp/Att29/45
6.5Yards per pass7.9
133Rushing92
39Rushing Attempts29
3.4Yards per rush3.2
5-65Penalties6-65
0Turnovers2
0Fumbles lost1
0Interceptions thrown1
34:08Possession25:52
Rutgers5-69
Ohio State11-042Final
Samford1-110
Texas A&M11-048Final
Charlotte1-103
Georgia10-135Final
USC8-327
Oregon10-142Final
Missouri7-46
Oklahoma9-217Final
Syracuse3-87
Notre Dame9-270Final
E Illinois3-90
Alabama9-256Final
BYU10-126
Cincinnati7-414Final
Kansas St5-647
Utah9-251Final
Miami9-234
Virginia Tech3-817Final