Gavin Garcia rushes for 3 TDs to lead The Citadel past Charlotte 43-41 in 3OT

Victor Dawson led Illinois State to a 41-10 victory over Western Illinois, scoring two rushing touchdowns in Saturday's game. The Redbirds, who have a 2-0 record, took a commanding 53-52-3 edge over the Fighting Leathernecks, who have a 1-1 record. This matchup marked the 108th meeting between the two teams, with Illinois State holding a 17-0 lead at halftime, with a 27-3 advantage over their opponents.

Quarterback Beckham Pellant threw for 132 yards and a touchdown for Illinois State, while Alex Herrera and Stevan Gavric each caught touchdown passes. Dylan Lord contributed 72 yards on five catches and a 37-yard punt return, while Chase Kwiatkowski rushed for 76 yards on four carries. The Leathernecks' Christian Anaya caught for 78 yards on four passes, while Cason Carswell completed 9 of his 19 passes for 140 yards, and Kennedy McGill went 14-for-22 for 123 yards.

Up next, Illinois State will face Northern Illinois next Saturday, while Western Illinois will travel to Wisconsin for their next game.