Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Western Illinois Leathernecks
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Lamb, Farmer lead Western Illinois past Gardner-Webb 45-28
The Leathernecks (4-8, 3-5 Big South-OVC Association) took the lead for good when Lamb threw a 23-yard touchdown to Elijah Aragon with 10:45 left in the fourth quarter for a 35-28 lead.
Farmer's 1-yard run less than two minutes later made it 42-28 and marked the largest lead of the day for either squad. The Bulldogs' (4-8, 3-5) only lead was 7-0 when Tyler Ridell threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Taylor Shields with 8:52 left in the first quarter.
Ridell threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns for Gardner-Webb.
How To Watch
How can I watch Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks?
- TV Channel: Runnin' Bulldogs at Leathernecks 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:52 | Taylor Shields 20 Yd pass from Tyler Ridell (Jay Billingsley Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:34 | Matthew Henry 17 Yd pass from Nathan Lamb (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:00 | Torrance Farmer Jr. 2 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:04 | Quasean Holmes 1 Yd pass from Tyler Ridell (Jay Billingsley Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:42 | Christian Anaya 46 Yd pass from Christian Anaya (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:14 | Quasean Holmes 24 Yd pass from Tyler Ridell (Jay Billingsley Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:29 | Nathan Lamb 1 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:19 | Carson Gresock 1 Yd Run (Jay Billingsley Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:45 | Elijah Aragon 23 Yd pass from Nathan Lamb (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:54 | Torrance Farmer Jr. 1 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 3:14 | Antonio Chadha 28 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 GWEB |
 WIU |
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|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 8-19 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 5-8 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
| 348 | Total Yards | 511 |
| 293 | Passing | 430 |
| 28/47 | Comp/Att | 24/34 |
| 6.2 | Yards per pass | 12.6 |
| 55 | Rushing | 81 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 1.7 | Yards per rush | 2.5 |
| 5-45 | Penalties | 14-115 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 30:56 | Possession | 29:04 |
Game Information
Location: Macomb, IL
Attendance: 2,021 · Capacity:
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