Western Illinois Leathernecks 17–16 Tennessee State Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2025

Quick answer

Western Illinois Leathernecks defeated Tennessee State Tigers 17–16 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Western Illinois Leathernecks 17, Tennessee State Tigers 16.

Game summary

Western Illinois Leathernecks edged Tennessee State Tigers 17–16 in Week 9 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Byron McNair (Tennessee State) — 8.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +1.80 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #14 T.Edwards caught at 37 — 2 rec, 61.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tennessee State (-0.124/play) vs Western Illinois (-0.350/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	6	3	0	17
Tennessee State Tigers	9	9	3	0	16

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 31

OPP EZ

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 34

TNSTTennessee State Tigers

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Tennessee State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 31
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 48 yards
Tennessee State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Interception returned for a touchdown
Tennessee State
Q2TD
CRConnor Ruth
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Byron McNair pass to Connor Ruth for a touchdown (8 yards)
Western Illinois
Q2TD
DDD. Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
D. Davis catch for a touchdown (40 yards)
Tennessee State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
6-18
Field goal good from 25 yards
Tennessee State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
6-21
Field goal good from 41 yards
Western Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
9-21
Field goal good from 51 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Byron McNair (Tennessee State) — 8.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.80 EPA/play +1.81 EPA
No Huddle #15 C.Carswell (Western Illinois) — 0.0 yds · -0.89 EPA/play -0.89 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 B.McNair (Tennessee State) — 83.0 yds · -0.13 EPA/play -1.94 EPA

Receiving

#14 T.Edwards caught at 37 (Tennessee State) — 2 rec · 61.0 yds +2.15 EPA
D. Davis (Western Illinois) — 1 rec · 40.0 yds +4.06 EPA
#9 B.Montgomery caught at 24 (Tennessee State) — 1 rec · 27.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Byron McNair	Tennessee State	1	100.0%	8	1	+1.80	+1.81
No Huddle #15 C.Carswell	Western Illinois	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-0.89
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 B.McNair	Tennessee State	15	60.0%	83	0	-0.13	-1.94
No Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Carswell	Western Illinois	1	0.0%	-9	0	-2.39	-2.39
Shotgun #10 B.McNair	Tennessee State	18	44.4%	46	0	-0.55	-9.97
Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Carswell	Western Illinois	30	40.0%	83	0	-0.54	-16.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Illinois	Tennessee State
Plays	52	76
EPA / play	-0.350	-0.124
Total EPA	-18.20	-9.43
Success rate	25.0%	39.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.471	-0.448
Rush EPA / play	-0.139	+0.153
Yards	192	381

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee State	12	33	-0.98	Field goal
Q1	Western Illinois	6	19	-1.52	Ended
Q1	Tennessee State	2	2	-1.55	Ended
Q1	Tennessee State	7	95	+0.28	Pass TD
Q2	Western Illinois	5	75	+6.10	Pass TD
Q2	Tennessee State	7	40	-0.48	Missed FG
Q2	Western Illinois	6	9	-3.95	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	7	93	+6.86	Field goal
Q2	Western Illinois	3	5	-1.28	Ended
Q2	Tennessee State	3	3	-1.21	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	4	18	-0.33	Ended
Q2	Tennessee State	4	21	+0.51	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	3	2	-2.91	Punt
Q3	Tennessee State	3	-4	-4.13	Punt
Q3	Western Illinois	3	6	-2.42	Punt
Q3	Tennessee State	10	53	+0.91	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.58 EPA)
Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Rush (4th & 6) (+4.71 EPA)
Q4 · Tennessee State Tigers · Rush (4th & 5) (+4.37 EPA)
Q2 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · D. Davis catch for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
Q4 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Huddle-Shotgun #15 C.Carswell to #87 J.Nieves caught at 44 — Pass Completion (no gain) (-3.8 EPA)
Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · No Huddle-Shotgun #10 B.McNair pass to #14 T.Edwards caught at 37 for 49 yards (3rd & 2) (+3.52 EPA)
Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Rush (1st & 10) (+3.37 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Field goal good from 51 yards (+3.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

Western Illinois Leathernecks controlled the final (17–16) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Byron McNair (Tennessee State) — 8.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Tennessee State at -0.124 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 Tennessee State Tigers?

Western Illinois Leathernecks 17, Tennessee State Tigers 16 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Western Illinois Leathernecks won with a final score of 17–16.

Where can I find the Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee State Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767228.

Who led Western Illinois Leathernecks vs Tennessee State Tigers in passing?

Byron McNair (Tennessee State) led passers with 8.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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