Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 21–10 Eastern Illinois Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2025

Quick answer

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 21–10 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 21, Eastern Illinois Panthers 10.

Game summary

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs beat Eastern Illinois Panthers 21–10 in Week 7 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 5 plays.
Passing leader: Nate Hampton (Gardner-Webb) — 180.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.09 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Quasean Holmes — 64.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Anthony Lowe — 6 rec, 78.0 yds.
EPA edge: Gardner-Webb (-0.070/play) vs Eastern Illinois (-0.166/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	6	12	0	0	21
Eastern Illinois Panthers	0	3	6	0	10

Scoring Map

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

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

+3OPP 25

OPP EZ

EIUEastern Illinois Panthers

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Gardner-Webb
Q1TD
QHQuasean Holmes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Nate Hampton pass to Quasean Holmes for a touchdown (14 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
CGCarson Gresock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Carson Gresock rushes 64 yards for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
CGCarson Gresock
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Carson Gresock rushes 55 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
18-3
Field goal good from 42 yards
Eastern Illinois
Q3TD
CLCole LaCrue
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Cole LaCrue rushes 19 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nate Hampton (Gardner-Webb) — 180.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.03 EPA
Connor Wolf (Eastern Illinois) — -2.0 yds · -0.87 EPA/play -7.79 EPA
Cole LaCrue (Eastern Illinois) — 79.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -8.97 EPA

Rushing

Quasean Holmes (Gardner-Webb) — 64.0 yds -0.20 EPA
Charles Kellom (Eastern Illinois) — 56.0 yds -0.36 EPA
Cole LaCrue (Eastern Illinois) — 70.0 yds · 1 TD +1.23 EPA

Receiving

Anthony Lowe (Gardner-Webb) — 6 rec · 78.0 yds +0.29 EPA
Cooper Willman (Eastern Illinois) — 3 rec · 47.0 yds +0.39 EPA
CJ Nelson (Eastern Illinois) — 3 rec · 45.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nate Hampton	Gardner-Webb	22	59.1%	180	1	+0.09	+2.03
Connor Wolf	Eastern Illinois	9	22.2%	-2	0	-0.87	-7.79
Cole LaCrue	Eastern Illinois	29	37.9%	79	0	-0.31	-8.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Gardner-Webb	Eastern Illinois
Plays	59	72
EPA / play	-0.070	-0.166
Total EPA	-4.16	-11.95
Success rate	42.4%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.092	-0.441
Rush EPA / play	-0.167	+0.141
Yards	411	244

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Illinois	14	41	-2.82	Ended
Q1	Gardner-Webb	8	59	+4.56	Pass TD
Q1	Eastern Illinois	10	43	+0.81	Ended
Q2	Gardner-Webb	4	25	+1.13	Ended
Q2	Eastern Illinois	1	-8	-2.71	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	1	64	+4.68	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	3	-1	-3.32	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	6	58	-1.92	Fumble
Q2	Eastern Illinois	3	9	-0.27	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	3	66	+4.91	Rush TD
Q2	Eastern Illinois	8	50	+0.82	Field goal
Q2	Gardner-Webb	12	24	-5.37	Punt
Q3	Eastern Illinois	7	20	-3.78	Ended
Q3	Gardner-Webb	5	18	-1.71	Missed FG
Q3	Eastern Illinois	9	32	-0.97	Punt
Q3	Gardner-Webb	3	1	-2.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Carson Gresock rushes 64 yards for a touchdown (+4.68 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Carson Gresock rushes 55 yards for a touchdown (+4.51 EPA)
Q4 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.47 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Cole LaCrue pass to Cooper Willman for 22 yards (3rd & 18) (+4.33 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Fumble (-3.98 EPA)
Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Nate Hampton pass to Quasean Holmes for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.44 EPA)
Q4 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Nate Hampton pass to Jabre Bevineau for 32 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.34 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Cole LaCrue pass to Cooper Willman for 17 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.34 EPA)

Key takeaways

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs controlled the final (21–10) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Nate Hampton (Gardner-Webb) — 180.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Gardner-Webb at -0.07 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 21, Eastern Illinois Panthers 10 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

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

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs won with a final score of 21–10.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767196.

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

Nate Hampton (Gardner-Webb) led passers with 180.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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