Lindenwood Lions 21–24 Western Illinois Leathernecks: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2025

Quick answer

Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated Lindenwood Lions 24–21 in Week 11, 2025. Final score: Lindenwood Lions 21, Western Illinois Leathernecks 24.

Game summary

Western Illinois Leathernecks edged Lindenwood Lions 24–21 in Week 11 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Nate Glantz (Lindenwood) — 13.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.74 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #4 J.Smith thrown to West00 — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Illinois (+0.130/play) vs Lindenwood (-0.102/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lindenwood Lions	12	0	6	0	21
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	6	3	12	24

Scoring Map

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

LINLindenwood Lions

+3OPP 24

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Lindenwood
Q1TD
#J#4 J.Smith caught at West03
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
#4 J.Smith caught at West03 catch for a touchdown (2 yards)
Lindenwood
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Rushing touchdown
Western Illinois
Q2TD
#B#8 B.Lanier caught at Linden00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
#8 B.Lanier caught at Linden00 catch for a touchdown (17 yards)
Lindenwood
Q3TD
RBRico Bond
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Nate Glantz pass to Rico Bond for a touchdown (13 yards)
Western Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
18-9
Field goal good from 41 yards
Western Illinois
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Rushing touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4TD
#A#12 A.Williams caught at Linden00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
#12 A.Williams caught at Linden00 catch for a touchdown (8 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nate Glantz (Lindenwood) — 13.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.74 EPA/play +2.74 EPA
Shotgun #18 N.Glantz (Lindenwood) — 200.0 yds · -0.08 EPA/play -2.19 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #12 A.Williams (Western Illinois) — 0.0 yds · -2.29 EPA/play -2.29 EPA

Receiving

#4 J.Smith thrown to West00 (Lindenwood) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.97 EPA
#87 J.Nieves thrown to West35 West Illegal Forward Pass (#15 C.Carswell) yards from West17 to West12 (Western Illinois) — 0 rec · 71.0 yds +4.49 EPA
#4 J.Smith caught at West15 (Lindenwood) — 1 rec · 46.0 yds +4.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Glantz	Lindenwood	1	100.0%	13	1	+2.74	+2.74
Shotgun #18 N.Glantz	Lindenwood	29	62.1%	200	0	-0.08	-2.19
Huddle-Shotgun #12 A.Williams	Western Illinois	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.29	-2.29
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Carswell	Western Illinois	2	0.0%	-21	0	-1.56	-3.11
Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Carswell	Western Illinois	32	46.9%	221	0	-0.15	-4.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lindenwood	Western Illinois
Plays	62	70
EPA / play	-0.102	+0.130
Total EPA	-6.33	+9.11
Success rate	38.7%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.053	-0.106
Rush EPA / play	-0.258	+0.395
Yards	411	425

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Lindenwood	8	75	+3.14	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	10	69	+2.82	Missed FG
Q1	Lindenwood	8	80	+6.55	Rush TD
Q1	Western Illinois	5	13	-2.24	Punt
Q2	Lindenwood	3	9	-2.14	Ended
Q2	Western Illinois	5	46	+5.58	Pass TD
Q2	Lindenwood	3	2	-2.19	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	5	25	-1.10	Punt
Q2	Lindenwood	3	8	-1.02	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	5	19	+0.58	Ended
Q2	Lindenwood	3	2	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	8	11	-2.34	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	3	-2	-2.92	Punt
Q3	Lindenwood	4	-3	-7.00	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	4	14	-3.02	Ended
Q3	Lindenwood	5	63	+4.60	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Carswell pass to #3 D.Davis caught at Linden08 for 36 yards (4th & 3) (+5.14 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Carswell to #87 J.Nieves thrown to West35 West Illegal Forward Pass (#15 C.Carswell) yards from West17 to West12 — Pass Incompletion (71 yards) (+4.49 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Rushing touchdown (+4.21 EPA)
Q3 · Lindenwood Lions · Shotgun #18 N.Glantz pass to #4 J.Smith caught at West15 for 46 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.16 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Field goal missed (-3.81 EPA)
Q3 · Lindenwood Lions · Fumble (-3.58 EPA)
Q4 · Lindenwood Lions · Shotgun #18 N.Glantz pass intercepted (-3.56 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · #12 A.Williams caught at Linden00 catch for a touchdown (8 yards) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Illinois Leathernecks controlled the final (24–21) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Nate Glantz (Lindenwood) — 13.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Illinois at 0.13 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Lindenwood Lions vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Lindenwood Lions 21, Western Illinois Leathernecks 24 in Week 11 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Lindenwood Lions vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Western Illinois Leathernecks won with a final score of 21–24.

Where can I find the Lindenwood Lions vs Western Illinois Leathernecks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767214.

Who led Lindenwood Lions vs Western Illinois Leathernecks in passing?

Nate Glantz (Lindenwood) led passers with 13.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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