Western Illinois Leathernecks 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 52: final score and stats
Illinois Fighting Illini beat Western Illinois Leathernecks, Western Illinois Leathernecks 3 to Illinois Fighting Illini 52, on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Illinois Fighting Illini vs Western Illinois Leathernecks.
College FootballFriday, August 29, 2025
DateAug 29, 2025
Start time7:30 PM ET
VenueGies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL
TVPeacock
Attendance56,040
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois Leathernecks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 14 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 52 |
Team comparison
Western Illinois LeathernecksIllinois Fighting Illini
Points per game
Points allowed per game
0-1Record1-0
1st in OVCStanding3rd in Big Ten
2-3Road record / home record4-2
WWWLWLast 5WWWWL
W3StreakW4
Team stats
Western Illinois LeathernecksIllinois Fighting Illini
1st Downs
5-143rd down efficiency4-9
0-24th down efficiency2-2
Total Yards
Passing
14/29Comp/Att18/22
Yards per pass
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
Yards per rush
8-59Penalties5-60
Turnovers
Fumbles lost
Interceptions thrown
27:18Possession32:42
Box score
Western Illinois Leathernecks Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Irvin | 14/29 | 134 | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| Team | 14/29 | 134 | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | -- |
Western Illinois Leathernecks Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markell Holman | 12 | 20 | 1.7 | 0 | 7 |
| Brinston Williams | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 |
| Tanner Zolnosky | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 |
| Demari Davis | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Irvin | 9 | -4 | -0.4 | 0 | 10 |
| Team | 26 | 29 | 1.1 | 0 | 10 |
Western Illinois Leathernecks Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demari Davis | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 36 |
| Brandon Lanier | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 18 |
| Aric Johnson | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 10 |
| Alex Williams | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Christian Anaya | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 |
| Eric Denham | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Markell Holman | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 14 | 134 | 9.6 | 0 | 36 |
Western Illinois Leathernecks Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Irvin | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Western Illinois Leathernecks Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteban Guillory | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Moko | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buju Aumua-Tuisavura | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Washington Jr. | 7 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malini Ti'a | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian S. Pierce | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Bradford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Richardson | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 66 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Western Illinois Leathernecks Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Chadha | 1/1 | 100.0 | 20 | 0/0 | 3 |
| Team | 1/1 | 100.0 | 20 | 0/0 | 3 |
Western Illinois Leathernecks Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Droegemueller | 6 | 241 | 40.2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Team | 6 | 241 | 40.2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Illinois Fighting Illini Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Altmyer | 17/21 | 217 | 10.3 | 3 | 0 | 87.8 |
| Ethan Hampton | 1/1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Team | 18/22 | 231 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 | -- |
Illinois Fighting Illini Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Laughery | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 2 | 57 |
| Kaden Feagin | 13 | 74 | 5.7 | 1 | 18 |
| Ca'Lil Valentine | 9 | 51 | 5.7 | 0 | 17 |
| Team | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Altmyer | 5 | -16 | -3.2 | 0 | 6 |
| Team | 37 | 209 | 5.6 | 3 | 57 |
Illinois Fighting Illini Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Beatty | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 0 | 59 |
| Malik Elzy | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 15 |
| Justin Bowick | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 2 | 13 |
| Aidan Laughery | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 17 |
| Tanner Arkin | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 11 |
| Mario Sanders | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Alexander Capka-Jones | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Collin Dixon | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Team | 18 | 231 | 12.8 | 3 | 59 |
Illinois Fighting Illini Fumbles
| Player | FUM | LOST | REC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Patterson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Team | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Illinois Fighting Illini Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HUR | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Jacas | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tomiwa Durojaiye | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Hood | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gentle Hunt | 4 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Torrie Cox Jr. | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Scott | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Resetich | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Patterson | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 46 | 34 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Illinois Fighting Illini PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Beatty | 4 | 133 | 33.3 | 69 | 1 |
| Team | 4 | 133 | 33.3 | 69 | 1 |
Illinois Fighting Illini Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Olano | 1/2 | 50.0 | 35 | 7/7 | 10 |
| Team | 1/2 | 50.0 | 35 | 7/7 | 10 |
Illinois Fighting Illini Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelan Crimmins | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Team | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
Recent form
Team pages
Western Illinois LeathernecksSchedule, roster and stats
Illinois Fighting IlliniSchedule, roster and stats
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Illinois Fighting Illini won, 52-3, on Friday, August 29, 2025.
What was the final score of Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini?
Western Illinois Leathernecks 3, Illinois Fighting Illini 52.
Where is Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Illinois Fighting Illini played?
Gies Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL.
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