Western Illinois Leathernecks @ Tennessee State Tigers
2-7, 1-4 OVC-Big South
17
2-7, 1-4 OVC-Big South
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WIU | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
TNST | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
2-6, 0-4 OVC-Big South
16
2-6, 0-4 OVC-Big South
Game Leaders
Team Stats
196
Total Yards
351
0
Turnovers
2
10
1st Downs
21
8-49
Penalties
4-33
2/12
3rd Down
5/17
0/1
4th Down
3/3
20:47
Possession
39:13
Game Information
Nashville, TN
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1st Quarter
Field Goal
8:17 - 1st
0
WIU
3
TNST
Freddy Perez 48 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 38 yards, 6:36
Touchdown
3:32 - 1st
7
WIU
3
TNST
Malini Ti'a 20 Yd Interception Return (Antonio Chadha Kick)
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:19
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:53 - 2nd
7
WIU
10
TNST
Connor Ruth 8 Yd pass from Byron McNair (Freddy Perez Kick)
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:38
Touchdown
12:45 - 2nd
14
WIU
10
TNST
C. Carswell pass to D. Davis for 40 yds, for a TD (A. Chadha KICK)
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:08
Field Goal
3:59 - 2nd
14
WIU
13
TNST
Freddy Perez 25 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 88 yards, 4:25
3rd Quarter
Field Goal
3:14 - 3rd
14
WIU
16
TNST
Freddy Perez 41 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 51 yards, 6:42
Field Goal
0:47 - 3rd
17
WIU
16
TNST
Antonio Chadha 51 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 42 yards, 2:27
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
--WIU
--TNST
According to ESPN Analytics
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 |
NCAAF News
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