Big South-OVC foes will square off when the Western Illinois Leathernecks and Eastern Illinois Panthers meet on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Hanson Field.
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- When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Hanson Field in Macomb, Illinois
- TV: ESPN+
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Western Illinois Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | at Illinois | L 52-3 |
| 9/5/2025 | at Northwestern | L 42-7 |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Valparaiso | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/20/2025 | at Eastern Washington | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/27/2025 | vs. Eastern Illinois | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/4/2025 | at Tennessee Tech | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/11/2025 | at Tennessee-Martin | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/18/2025 | vs. Charleston Southern | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/25/2025 | at Tennessee State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/8/2025 | vs. Lindenwood | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Southeast Missouri State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | at Gardner-Webb | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Top Western Illinois Players
- In two games, Demari Davis has recorded seven catches for 111 yards (55.5 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- In the passing game, Christian Anaya has found the end zone one time, hauling in four balls for 26 yards (13.0 per game).
- On the ground, Markell Holman has scored zero touchdowns and collected 72 yards (36.0 per game).
- Cason Carswell has passed for 52 yards (52.0 per game), connecting on 75.0% of his passes, with one touchdown and zero interceptions in one game.
- Justin Richardson has totaled 13 tackles in two games for Western Illinois.
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Eastern Illinois Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | vs. Dayton | W 24-14 |
| 9/6/2025 | at Indiana State | L 38-14 |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Illinois State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/27/2025 | at Western Illinois | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. Tennessee State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/11/2025 | vs. Gardner-Webb | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/18/2025 | at Southeast Missouri State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/25/2025 | at Charleston Southern | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/1/2025 | vs. Tennessee-Martin | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/8/2025 | vs. Tennessee Tech | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | at Lindenwood | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | at Alabama | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Top Eastern Illinois Players
- Cole LaCrue has zero touchdown throws and two interceptions in two games, completing 55.2% of his throws for 167 yards (83.5 per game).
- In two games played, Charles Kellom has run for 219 yards (109.5 per game) and two TDs.
- In two games, DeAirious Smith has totaled four receptions for 75 yards (37.5 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- In two contests, Cooper Willman has six catches for 68 yards (34.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Drake Van Hyfte has been doing his part on the defensive side of the ball, recording two sacks for Eastern Illinois.
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