Western Illinois Leathernecks @ New Mexico State Aggies
Game Leaders
Team Stats
280
Total Yards
650
0
Turnovers
0
17
1st Downs
27
8-70
Penalties
6-73
8/16
3rd Down
7/10
0/0
4th Down
1/1
27:05
Possession
32:55
Game Information
Las Cruces, NM


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 17 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 | 7-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 280 | 650 |
| Passing | 248 | 380 |
| Comp/Att | 18/32 | 17/22 |
| Yards per pass | 7.8 | 17.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 32 | 270 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 42 |
| Yards per rush | 1.1 | 6.4 |
| Penalties | 8-70 | 6-73 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:05 | 32:55 |
WIU @ NMSU Videos
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Western Illinois Leathernecks vs. New Mexico State Aggies: Full Highlights
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2025 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South AssociationOVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Tech | 8-0 | 11-2 |
| UT Martin | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Lindenwood | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Charleston Southern | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Western Illinois | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Tennessee State | 0-8 | 2-10 |
FBS
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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