Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Dayton Flyers
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - FIRST ROUND
7-5, 3-4 Away
24
7-5, 3-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
DAY | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
10-2, 6-1 Home
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10-2, 6-1 Home
Game Leaders
183
S. McGuireQB
12/26, 2 TD, 2 INT
183
124
A. JeskeQB
13/27, 3 INT
124
152
N. WatsonRB
34 CAR, 1 TD
152
79
T. YingerRB
15 CAR
79
93
L. LenoirWR
6 REC, 1 TD
93
37
C. StuartWR
4 REC
37
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Team Stats
424
Total Yards
206
2
Turnovers
4
24
1st Downs
15
7-64
Penalties
5-54
8/18
3rd Down
4/16
1/2
4th Down
0/1
34:30
Possession
25:30
Game Information
Dayton, OH
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 24 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-18 | 4-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 424 | 206 |
| Passing | 183 | 124 |
| Comp/Att | 12/26 | 13/27 |
| Yards per pass | 7.0 | 4.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing | 241 | 82 |
| Rushing Attempts | 61 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Penalties | 7-64 | 5-54 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 34:30 | 25:30 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Pioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Drake | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Marist | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Presbyterian | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Stetson | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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