Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini
Drive chart
Drives
End of Game
Punt- Touchdown
- Punt
- Touchdown
- Field Goal
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ILL | 14 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 52 |
Who won: Illinois 52-3
The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 52-3 on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Gies Memorial Stadium. The Illinois outscored the W Illinois 17-0 in the 2nd quarter. Luke Altmyer led the Illinois in passing yards (17/21, 217 YDS, 3 TD). Chris Irvin led the W Illinois in passing yards (14/29, 134 YDS).
Team stats
WIUILL 111st Downs21
5-143rd down efficiency4-9
0-24th down efficiency2-2
163Total Yards440
134Passing231
14/29Comp/Att18/22
4.6Yards per pass10.5
29Rushing209
26Rushing Attempts37
1.1Yards per rush5.6
8-59Penalties5-60
1Turnovers0
1Fumbles lost0
0Interceptions thrown0
27:18Possession32:42
Tarleton St2-030
Army0-127Final/2OT
W Michigan0-16
Michigan St1-023Final
Kennesaw St0-19
Wake Forest1-010Final
App State1-034
Charlotte0-111Final
Wagner0-17
Kansas2-046Final
Auburn1-038
Baylor0-124Final
Georgia Tech1-027
Colorado0-120Final
Bethune0-19
FIU1-042Final
UNLV2-038
Sam Houston0-221Final
C Michigan1-016
San José St0-114Final