CHARLESTON, ILLI. - The Bryant University football team heads to Illinois to face the Panthers this Saturday in a Big South-OVC matchup.
The Particulars
Opponent: Eastern Illinois
Location: O'Brien Field (Charleston, Illi.)
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
Watch Live: ESPN+
Live Stats: Sidearm Stats
Game Notes: Bryant | EIU
Series History
- This will be the first time in program history
Bulldogs Notes and Notables
- Zevi Eckhaus was named the Big South-OVC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Robert Morris. He tallied 286 yards through the air and three TDs, with 86 yards rushing and a TD. He is now the all-time leader in total offense with 7.579 yards and completions (596). He is second all-time in TDs with 56 and is 86 yards away from becoming the second QB in program history to throw for over 7,000 yards.
- Kenny Dyson Jr. tallied his 22.5 career sack last weekend and is now top-10 in tackle for loss with 31.
- Anthony Frederick tallied 180 all-purpose yards versus RMU. He ranks third all-time in receiving yards with 1,743 and return yards (1,447).
- Ben Silver dominated on Saturday, posting two sacks, two TFLs, one FF, and three tackles. It's the first multi-sack game of his career.
- The Bulldog's defense forced four turnovers for the first time since last season against the Colonials.
- Simi Bakare had two TDs on the ground for his first multi-TD game of his career. He also had his longest reception (30).
- Gary Cooper and Javin Dames had their first TD of the season.
A bit about the Panthers
- EIU heads into the matchup with a 4-3 record and a conference record of 0-2.
- Pierce Holley leads the offense with 13 TDs and 1,887 yards through the air.
- Mj Flowers and Kevin Daniels both have two TDs on the ground.
- Justin Bowick has five receiving TDs to lead the team.
- Elijwah Tolbert has 61 tackles which tops the team.
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