Eastern Illinois Panthers 16–17 Charleston Southern Buccaneers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Charleston Southern Buccaneers defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 17–16 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Eastern Illinois Panthers 16, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 17.

Game summary

Charleston Southern Buccaneers edged Eastern Illinois Panthers 17–16 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #5 Z.Osborne (Charleston Southern) — 271.0 pass yds, +0.12 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #16 M.Campfield caught at 35 — 2 rec, 28.0 yds.
EPA edge: Charleston Southern (+0.014/play) vs Eastern Illinois (-0.323/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Illinois Panthers	0	6	6	3	16
Charleston Southern Buccaneers	0	3	0	12	17

Scoring Map

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

EIUEastern Illinois Panthers

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 10

OPP EZ

CHSOCharleston Southern Buccaneers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Eastern Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 22 yards
Eastern Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-0
Field goal good from 30 yards
Charleston Southern
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 27 yards
Eastern Illinois
Q3TD
#J#82 J.McNab caught at 01
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
#82 J.McNab caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (23 yards)
Eastern Illinois
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
15-3
Field goal good from 25 yards
Charleston Southern
Q4TD
#R#17 R.Cunningham caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-9
#17 R.Cunningham caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (5 yards)
Charleston Southern
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #5 Z.Osborne (Charleston Southern) — 271.0 yds · +0.12 EPA/play +4.58 EPA
Shotgun #3 C.LaCrue (Eastern Illinois) — 84.0 yds · -0.26 EPA/play -5.55 EPA

Receiving

#16 M.Campfield caught at 35 (Charleston Southern) — 2 rec · 28.0 yds +2.12 EPA
#20 H.Watters caught at 49 (Charleston Southern) — 1 rec · 43.0 yds +2.42 EPA
#17 R.Cunningham caught at 45 (Charleston Southern) — 1 rec · 30.0 yds +3.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #5 Z.Osborne	Charleston Southern	39	61.5%	271	0	+0.12	+4.58
Shotgun #3 C.LaCrue	Eastern Illinois	21	33.3%	84	0	-0.26	-5.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Illinois	Charleston Southern
Plays	56	67
EPA / play	-0.323	+0.014
Total EPA	-18.06	+0.94
Success rate	41.1%	41.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.145	+0.168
Rush EPA / play	-0.438	-0.214
Yards	284	344

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Eastern Illinois	5	22	-1.07	Punt
Q1	Charleston Southern	3	3	-0.81	Punt
Q1	Eastern Illinois	3	-2	-4.14	Punt
Q1	Charleston Southern	7	31	-0.97	Punt
Q1	Eastern Illinois	12	77	+2.54	Field goal
Q2	Charleston Southern	7	23	-7.11	Fumble
Q2	Eastern Illinois	7	40	-0.76	Field goal
Q2	Charleston Southern	18	73	+2.74	Field goal
Q3	Charleston Southern	10	60	-0.75	Ended
Q3	Eastern Illinois	5	7	-2.60	Punt
Q3	Charleston Southern	3	-3	-2.80	Punt
Q3	Eastern Illinois	3	35	+2.97	Pass TD
Q3	Charleston Southern	3	7	-2.21	Punt
Q3	Eastern Illinois	8	56	-9.88	Field goal
Q4	Charleston Southern	1	7	+0.60	Fumble
Q4	Eastern Illinois	4	19	-2.51	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Fumble (-9.96 EPA)
Q2 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Fumble (-5.91 EPA)
Q4 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Fumble (-5.9 EPA)
Q3 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Shotgun #5 Z.Osborne pass to #17 R.Cunningham caught at 45 for 30 yards (3rd & 3) (+3.42 EPA)
Q2 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Penalty (4th & 4) (+3.12 EPA)
Q1 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Fumble (-2.95 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Punt (+2.84 EPA)
Q2 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Shotgun #5 Z.Osborne pass to #16 M.Campfield caught at 35 for 8 yards (4th & 6) (+2.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

Charleston Southern Buccaneers controlled the final (17–16) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Shotgun #5 Z.Osborne (Charleston Southern) — 271.0 yds.
EPA edge: Charleston Southern at 0.014 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 Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?

Eastern Illinois Panthers 16, Charleston Southern Buccaneers 17 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers won with a final score of 16–17.

Where can I find the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767167.

Who led Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers in passing?

Shotgun #5 Z.Osborne (Charleston Southern) led passers with 271.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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