Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 21–37 Western Illinois Leathernecks: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 37–21 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 21, Western Illinois Leathernecks 37.

Game summary

Western Illinois Leathernecks rolled past Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 37–21 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 266.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.97 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Cameren Smith — 100.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Matthew Henry — 6 rec, 196.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Illinois (+0.109/play) vs Tennessee Tech (-0.110/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles	6	6	0	6	21
Western Illinois Leathernecks	9	18	3	3	37

Scoring Map

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

TNTCTennessee Tech Golden Eagles

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 24

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Illinois
Q1TD
MHMatthew Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Nathan Lamb pass to Matthew Henry for a touchdown (27 yards)
Western Illinois
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 29 yards
Tennessee Tech
Q1TD
HBHunter Barnhart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Dylan Laible pass to Hunter Barnhart for a touchdown (13 yards)
Western Illinois
Q2TD
CSCameren Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Nathan Lamb pass to Cameren Smith for a touchdown (7 yards)
Tennessee Tech
Q2TD
JMJalen Mitchell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-15
Jalen Mitchell rushes 68 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q2TD
NLNathan Lamb
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-21
Nathan Lamb rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q2TD
CSCameren Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
Cameren Smith rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
12-30
Field goal good from 30 yards
Tennessee Tech
Q4TD
JMJalen Mitchell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Jalen Mitchell rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
18-33
Field goal good from 41 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 266.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.97 EPA/play +20.36 EPA
Dylan Laible (Tennessee Tech) — 228.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +3.57 EPA
incomplete (Tennessee Tech) — 0.0 yds · -1.09 EPA/play -5.45 EPA

Rushing

Cameren Smith (Western Illinois) — 100.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA
Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD +0.55 EPA
Jalen Mitchell (Tennessee Tech) — 86.0 yds · 2 TD +0.12 EPA

Receiving

Matthew Henry (Western Illinois) — 6 rec · 196.0 yds +1.07 EPA
D.J. Linkins (Tennessee Tech) — 7 rec · 84.0 yds +0.47 EPA
Cameren Smith (Western Illinois) — 4 rec · 27.0 yds -0.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nathan Lamb	Western Illinois	21	76.2%	266	2	+0.97	+20.36
Dylan Laible	Tennessee Tech	32	71.9%	228	1	+0.11	+3.57
incomplete	Tennessee Tech	5	0.0%	0	0	-1.09	-5.45
incomplete	Western Illinois	7	0.0%	0	0	-1.32	-9.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Tennessee Tech	Western Illinois
Plays	51	77
EPA / play	-0.110	+0.109
Total EPA	-5.63	+8.37
Success rate	45.1%	45.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.075	+0.396
Rush EPA / play	-0.215	-0.055
Yards	333	495

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Illinois	1	3	-0.12	Ended
Q1	Tennessee Tech	1	3	-4.85	Fumble
Q1	Western Illinois	2	28	+2.80	Pass TD
Q1	Tennessee Tech	7	29	-4.54	Interception
Q1	Western Illinois	9	38	-1.03	Field goal
Q1	Tennessee Tech	7	74	+6.63	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	5	60	+2.34	Ended
Q2	Tennessee Tech	1	-12	-5.55	Ended
Q2	Western Illinois	1	7	+2.68	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee Tech	1	68	+5.75	Rush TD
Q2	Western Illinois	4	55	-2.08	Fumble
Q2	Tennessee Tech	6	32	-0.96	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	9	93	+7.00	Rush TD
Q2	Tennessee Tech	3	1	-2.55	Ended
Q2	Western Illinois	10	39	+4.13	Rush TD
Q2	Tennessee Tech	4	20	-0.77	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Jalen Mitchell rushes 68 yards for a touchdown (+5.75 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Dylan Laible sacked for a loss of 12 yards (4th & 3) (-5.55 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Dylan Laible pass intercepted (-5.39 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Fumble (-4.86 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles · Dylan Laible pass to Jay Parker for 19 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.58 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Fumble (-4.13 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Nathan Lamb pass to Matthew Henry for 17 yards (4th & 6) (+3.92 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Nathan Lamb pass to Matthew Henry for 47 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.69 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Illinois Leathernecks controlled the final (37–21) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) — 266.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Western Illinois at 0.109 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 Tech Golden Eagles vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 21, Western Illinois Leathernecks 37 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Western Illinois Leathernecks won with a final score of 21–37.

Where can I find the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Western Illinois Leathernecks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401633994.

Who led Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs Western Illinois Leathernecks in passing?

Nathan Lamb (Western Illinois) led passers with 266.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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