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Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee State Tigers

College Football
W Illinois
2-7
17-16
Final
Tennessee St
2-6
Nissan Stadium

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Who won: W Illinois 17-16

The Western Illinois Leathernecks beat the Tennessee State Tigers 17-16 on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Nissan Stadium. Cason Carswell led the W Illinois in passing yards (14/31, 133 YDS, 1 TD). Byron McNair led the Tennessee St in passing yards (18/27, 187 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT).

What it means

  • W Illinois 1-5 on the road; Tennessee St 2-4 at home.

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Quarterbacks

W Illinois
Cason Carswell QB
Season passing leader · 133 YDS, 1 TD
Tennessee St
Byron McNair QB
Season passing leader · 187 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN · Turf

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