Eastern Illinois Panthers @ Murray State Racers
5-2, 4-0 OVC
27
5-2, 4-0 OVC
Final/2OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIU | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 27 |
MURR | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 24 |
2-5, 1-2 OVC
24
2-5, 1-2 OVC
Game Leaders
192
B. MartinQB
18/30, 1 TD, 3 INT
192
332
S. BentleyQB
34/53, 2 TD, 1 INT
332
236
I. JohnsonRB
32 CAR, 1 TD
236
39
D.J. PenickRB
12 CAR
39
60
A. GoochWR
4 REC
60
193
J. GandyWR
10 REC, 1 TD
193
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Team Stats
543
Total Yards
390
4
Turnovers
2
27
1st Downs
18
3-25
Penalties
2-10
3/14
3rd Down
9/21
0/0
4th Down
1/1
32:32
Possession
27:28
Game Information
Murray, KY
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 27 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-14 | 9-21 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 543 | 390 |
| Passing | 192 | 332 |
| Comp/Att | 18/30 | 34/53 |
| Yards per pass | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing | 351 | 58 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 26 |
| Yards per rush | 5.9 | 2.2 |
| Penalties | 3-25 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:32 | 27:28 |
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 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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