Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Charleston Southern Buccaneers defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 29–24 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Charleston Southern Buccaneers 29, Western Illinois Leathernecks 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Charleston Southern Buccaneers	6	6	6	6	29
Western Illinois Leathernecks	9	6	6	0	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zolten Osborne (Charleston Southern) — 192.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +10.78 EPA
• Cason Carswell (Western Illinois) — 352.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +7.40 EPA

Rushing

• Markell Holman (Western Illinois) — 86.0 yds · 1 TD -0.39 EPA
• Hakeem Watters (Charleston Southern) — 52.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Ke'Marion Baldwin (Charleston Southern) — 53.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Markell Holman (Western Illinois) — 10 rec · 84.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Christian Anaya (Western Illinois) — 6 rec · 98.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Mekhi Campfield (Charleston Southern) — 5 rec · 67.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zolten Osborne	Charleston Southern	30	53.3%	192	4	+0.36	+10.78
Cason Carswell	Western Illinois	53	64.2%	352	2	+0.14	+7.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Charleston Southern	Western Illinois
Plays	59	80
EPA / play	+0.084	+0.005
Total EPA	+4.96	+0.43
Success rate	40.7%	46.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.359	+0.140
Rush EPA / play	-0.201	-0.258
Yards	292	475

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Charleston Southern	3	9	-1.47	Ended
Q1	Western Illinois	1	25	+2.48	Ended
Q1	Western Illinois	9	41	-0.28	Field goal
Q1	Charleston Southern	6	75	+6.20	Pass TD
Q1	Western Illinois	4	72	+5.90	Pass TD
Q1	Charleston Southern	3	2	-3.01	Punt
Q1	Western Illinois	11	31	+0.82	Rush TD
Q2	Charleston Southern	4	21	+0.20	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	4	5	-5.72	Ended
Q2	Charleston Southern	6	48	+4.33	Pass TD
Q2	Western Illinois	9	57	+0.26	Missed FG
Q2	Charleston Southern	7	23	-0.28	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	1	-1	-0.61	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	9	75	+5.97	Pass TD
Q3	Charleston Southern	7	75	+5.55	Pass TD
Q3	Western Illinois	8	45	+0.23	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Cason Carswell pass intercepted (-5.63 EPA)
2. Q4 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Zolten Osborne pass to Nebanye Moore for a loss of 62 yards (1st & 10) (-5.52 EPA)
3. Q3 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Zolten Osborne pass to Jamil Bishop for a touchdown (42 yards) (+4.17 EPA)
4. Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Markell Holman rushes for a loss of 4 yards (4th & 1) (-4.16 EPA)
5. Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Cason Carswell pass to Morgan Quiri for 8 yards (4th & 6) (+3.74 EPA)
6. Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Cason Carswell pass to Christian Anaya for 24 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.58 EPA)
7. Q1 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Zolten Osborne pass to Rashawn Cunningham for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
8. Q4 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Zolten Osborne pass to Jamil Bishop for a touchdown (30 yards) (+3.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Charleston Southern Buccaneers controlled the final (29–24) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Zolten Osborne (Charleston Southern) — 192.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Charleston Southern at 0.084 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 Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers 29, Western Illinois Leathernecks 24 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers won with a final score of 29–24.

Where can I find the Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767166.

Who led Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks in passing?

Zolten Osborne (Charleston Southern) led passers with 192.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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