Tennessee State Tigers 45–20 Western Illinois Leathernecks: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2024

Quick answer

Tennessee State Tigers defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 45–20 in Week 11, 2024. Final score: Tennessee State Tigers 45, Western Illinois Leathernecks 20.

Game summary

Tennessee State Tigers rolled past Western Illinois Leathernecks 45–20 in Week 11 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 139.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Nathan Lamb — 75.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Matthew Henry — 6 rec, 43.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee State (+0.254/play) vs Western Illinois (-0.057/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee State Tigers	12	12	6	9	45
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	9	0	6	20

Scoring Map

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

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

+3OPP 33

OPP EZ

+3OPP 14

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee State
Q1TD
CECJ Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
CJ Evans rushes 15 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q1TD
BWB. Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
B. Williams catch for a touchdown (6 yards)
Western Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
12-3
Field goal is good
Tennessee State
Q2TD
BWB. Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-3
B. Williams catch for a touchdown (37 yards)
Tennessee State
Q2TD
TCTevin Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-3
Tevin Carter rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q2TD
CSC. Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
C. Smith catch for a touchdown (14 yards)
Tennessee State
Q3TD
KBKarate Brenson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-9
Draylen Ellis pass to Karate Brenson for a touchdown (24 yards)
Western Illinois
Q4TD
NLN. Lamb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-15
N. Lamb rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
33-15
Field goal good from 31 yards
Tennessee State
Q4TD
TCT. Carter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-15
T. Carter rushes 39 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 139.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +5.06 EPA
Chris Irvin (Western Illinois) — 33.0 yds · +0.38 EPA/play +1.15 EPA
Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 225.0 yds · +0.02 EPA/play +0.81 EPA

Rushing

Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 75.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Jaden McGill (Tennessee State) — 43.0 yds +0.10 EPA
CJ Evans (Tennessee State) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA

Receiving

Matthew Henry (Western Illinois) — 6 rec · 43.0 yds -0.52 EPA
Christian Anaya (Western Illinois) — 6 rec · 44.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Brandon Lanier (Western Illinois) — 4 rec · 24.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Draylen Ellis	Tennessee State	16	62.5%	139	1	+0.32	+5.06
Chris Irvin	Western Illinois	3	66.7%	33	0	+0.38	+1.15
Nathan Lamb	Western Illinois	38	65.8%	225	0	+0.02	+0.81
Christian Anaya	Western Illinois	1	100.0%	-10	0	-1.83	-1.83
incomplete	Tennessee State	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.75	-3.00
Antwon McKay Jr.	Western Illinois	2	0.0%	0	0	-2.56	-5.12

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee State	Western Illinois
Plays	65	80
EPA / play	+0.254	-0.057
Total EPA	+16.48	-4.53
Success rate	47.7%	46.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.366	-0.190
Rush EPA / play	+0.192	+0.237
Yards	400	417

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee State	5	50	+0.68	Ended
Q1	Western Illinois	1	47	+3.28	Ended
Q1	Tennessee State	1	15	+2.27	Rush TD
Q1	Western Illinois	12	35	-2.31	Missed FG
Q1	Tennessee State	9	61	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	7	24	-0.27	Field goal
Q2	Tennessee State	7	75	+5.15	Pass TD
Q2	Western Illinois	5	16	-1.46	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	8	42	+2.80	Rush TD
Q2	Western Illinois	1	-3	-4.54	Fumble
Q2	Tennessee State	3	-7	-3.05	Interception
Q2	Western Illinois	4	95	+8.02	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee State	3	5	-0.74	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	17	42	-5.13	Punt
Q3	Tennessee State	3	3	-3.04	Punt
Q3	Western Illinois	3	1	-2.21	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Tennessee State Tigers · T. Carter rushes 39 yards for a touchdown (+5.25 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Antwon McKay Jr. pass intercepted (-4.61 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Fumble (-4.54 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · B. Williams catch for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.98 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · C. Smith catch for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.73 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Nathan Lamb pass to Tristin Duncan for 47 yards (2nd & 5) (+3.28 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Nathan Lamb pass to Elijah Aragon for 10 yards (4th & 7) (+3.1 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Jacorris Foreman for 43 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

Tennessee State Tigers controlled the final (45–20) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 139.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Tennessee State at 0.254 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Tennessee State Tigers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Tennessee State Tigers 45, Western Illinois Leathernecks 20 in Week 11 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Tennessee State Tigers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Tennessee State Tigers won with a final score of 45–20.

Where can I find the Tennessee State Tigers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634006.

Who led Tennessee State Tigers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks in passing?

Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) led passers with 139.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Tennessee State Tigers at Western Illinois Leathernecks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.