Eastern Illinois Panthers 28–31 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2024

Quick answer

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 31–28 in Week 11, 2024. Final score: Eastern Illinois Panthers 28, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 31.

Game summary

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs edged Eastern Illinois Panthers 31–28 in Week 11 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 396.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.57 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: MJ Flowers — 45.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Cooper Willman — 11 rec, 291.0 yds.
EPA edge: Eastern Illinois (+0.353/play) vs Gardner-Webb (+0.228/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Illinois Panthers	0	6	6	12	28
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	9	12	6	0	31

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EIUEastern Illinois Panthers

+3OPP 37

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Gardner-Webb
Q1TD
CGCarson Gresock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Carson Gresock rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 54 yards
Eastern Illinois
Q2TD
CNCJ Nelson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Pierce Holley pass to CJ Nelson for a touchdown (31 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
CBCaleb Borders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Tyler Ridell pass to Caleb Borders for a touchdown (17 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
QHQuasean Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Quasean Holmes rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
CGCarson Gresock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Carson Gresock rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Illinois
Q3TD
CWCooper Willman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Pierce Holley pass to Cooper Willman for a touchdown (8 yards)
Eastern Illinois
Q4TD
CWCooper Willman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-27
Pierce Holley pass to Cooper Willman for a touchdown (80 yards)
Eastern Illinois
Q4TD
CWCooper Willman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Pierce Holley pass to Cooper Willman for a touchdown (25 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 396.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +26.18 EPA
Tyler Ridell (Gardner-Webb) — 337.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +13.09 EPA

Rushing

MJ Flowers (Eastern Illinois) — 45.0 yds -0.16 EPA
Edward Saydee (Gardner-Webb) — 49.0 yds -0.12 EPA
Carson Gresock (Gardner-Webb) — 50.0 yds · 2 TD +1.00 EPA

Receiving

Cooper Willman (Eastern Illinois) — 11 rec · 291.0 yds +2.97 EPA
CJ Nelson (Eastern Illinois) — 5 rec · 101.0 yds +2.69 EPA
Edward Saydee (Gardner-Webb) — 5 rec · 16.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Pierce Holley	Eastern Illinois	46	43.5%	396	4	+0.57	+26.18
Tyler Ridell	Gardner-Webb	34	76.5%	337	1	+0.39	+13.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Illinois	Gardner-Webb
Plays	64	69
EPA / play	+0.353	+0.228
Total EPA	+22.56	+15.74
Success rate	40.6%	42.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.569	+0.385
Rush EPA / play	-0.201	+0.076
Yards	482	464

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Illinois	5	29	-1.35	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	5	80	+6.53	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Illinois	12	48	+0.58	Ended
Q1	Gardner-Webb	5	44	-0.04	Field goal
Q1	Eastern Illinois	5	75	+6.41	Pass TD
Q2	Gardner-Webb	8	24	-1.78	Punt
Q2	Eastern Illinois	3	3	-1.71	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	8	53	+4.25	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	3	2	-1.44	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	9	77	+5.97	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	1	6	0.00	Ended
Q3	Gardner-Webb	12	65	+3.59	Rush TD
Q3	Eastern Illinois	12	75	+7.56	Pass TD
Q3	Gardner-Webb	4	27	-0.62	Punt
Q3	Eastern Illinois	6	49	+0.34	Ended
Q4	Gardner-Webb	4	27	-1.53	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to Cooper Willman for a touchdown (80 yards) (+7.98 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to CJ Nelson for a touchdown (31 yards) (+4.87 EPA)
Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Tyler Ridell pass to Taylor Shields for 65 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.74 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to Cooper Willman for 33 yards (3rd & 12) (+4.47 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Tyler Ridell pass to Caleb Borders for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.42 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to Cooper Willman for 17 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.8 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to CJ Nelson for 26 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.75 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Pierce Holley pass to Cooper Willman for 34 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.62 EPA)

Key takeaways

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs controlled the final (31–28) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) — 396.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Eastern Illinois at 0.353 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

Eastern Illinois Panthers 28, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 31 in Week 11 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs won with a final score of 28–31.

Where can I find the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634004.

Who led Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in passing?

Pierce Holley (Eastern Illinois) led passers with 396.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Illinois Panthers at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.