Western Illinois Leathernecks 29–24 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2025

Quick answer

Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 29–24 in Week 13, 2025. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 29, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 24.

Game summary

Western Illinois Leathernecks edged Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 29–24 in Week 13 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Cason Carswell (Western Illinois) — 17.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +3.15 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #6 C.Lofton caught at 45 — 2 rec, 35.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Illinois (+0.028/play) vs Gardner-Webb (-0.049/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	6	6	12	0	29
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	3	6	6	6	24

Scoring Map

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

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

+3OPP 30

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Illinois
Q1TD
#B#8 B.Lanier caught at 30
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
#8 B.Lanier caught at 30 catch for a touchdown (49 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 47 yards
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Rushing touchdown
Western Illinois
Q2TD
AWAlex Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Cason Carswell pass to Alex Williams for a touchdown (17 yards)
Western Illinois
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Rushing touchdown
Western Illinois
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-9
Rushing touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
#C#13 C.Borders caught at 07
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
#13 C.Borders caught at 07 catch for a touchdown (26 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q4TD
CLChris Lofton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Cole Pennington pass to Chris Lofton for a touchdown (20 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cason Carswell (Western Illinois) — 17.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.15 EPA/play +3.15 EPA
Cole Pennington (Gardner-Webb) — 20.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.68 EPA/play +2.68 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Carswell (Western Illinois) — 121.0 yds · +0.05 EPA/play +1.29 EPA

Receiving

#6 C.Lofton caught at 45 (Gardner-Webb) — 2 rec · 35.0 yds +0.88 EPA
#8 B.Lanier caught at 30 (Western Illinois) — 1 rec · 49.0 yds +3.76 EPA
#6 C.Lofton caught at 29 (Gardner-Webb) — 1 rec · 36.0 yds +2.78 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cason Carswell	Western Illinois	1	100.0%	17	1	+3.15	+3.15
Cole Pennington	Gardner-Webb	1	100.0%	20	1	+2.68	+2.68
Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Carswell	Western Illinois	24	58.3%	121	0	+0.05	+1.29
uddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pennington	Gardner-Webb	43	60.5%	310	0	-0.01	-0.28
No Huddle #15 C.Carswell	Western Illinois	6	33.3%	9	0	-0.48	-2.88
No Huddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pennington	Gardner-Webb	5	0.0%	-19	0	-2.90	-14.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Illinois	Gardner-Webb
Plays	69	73
EPA / play	+0.028	-0.049
Total EPA	+1.90	-3.57
Success rate	42.0%	38.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.166	-0.112
Rush EPA / play	-0.092	+0.087
Yards	338	474

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	2	-2.36	Punt
Q1	Western Illinois	2	9	+0.53	Ended
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	7	+0.01	Punt
Q1	Western Illinois	6	14	-3.75	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	7	27	-0.38	Ended
Q1	Western Illinois	6	75	+5.86	Pass TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	4	25	-1.52	Field goal
Q1	Western Illinois	3	-3	-3.11	Ended
Q2	Gardner-Webb	5	23	-5.39	Ended
Q2	Western Illinois	3	2	-2.97	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	5	80	+6.56	Rush TD
Q2	Western Illinois	10	75	+5.94	Pass TD
Q2	Gardner-Webb	2	14	+0.19	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	6	17	-0.89	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	3	11	+0.28	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	11	55	+4.42	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · #13 C.Borders caught at 07 catch for a touchdown (26 yards) (+6.5 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Rushing touchdown (+4.81 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.26 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Kickoff (+3.95 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · No Huddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pennington sacked for no gain (4th & 4) (-3.76 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · #8 B.Lanier caught at 30 catch for a touchdown (49 yards) (+3.76 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · uddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pennington pass to #6 C.Lofton caught at 34 for 15 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.55 EPA)
Q4 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · uddle-Shotgun #12 C.Pennington pass to #6 C.Lofton caught at 05 for 3 yards (2nd & 8) (-3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Illinois Leathernecks controlled the final (29–24) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Cason Carswell (Western Illinois) — 17.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Western Illinois at 0.028 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 Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 29, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 24 in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

Western Illinois Leathernecks won with a final score of 29–24.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767208.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in passing?

Cason Carswell (Western Illinois) led passers with 17.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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