Valparaiso Beacons at Western Illinois Leathernecks
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Irvin, Western Illinois flex on Valparaiso with a 51-30 win as Irvin throws 3 TDs
Five of Irvin's 13 completions — in 20 attempts — went to Demari Davis who had 106 yards receiving and a touchdown. Irvin also threw touchdowns to Brandon Lanier and Alex Williams.
Western Illinois led 28-3 at the halftime. With the contest well in hand, Valparaiso (1-2) scored 20 points in the fourth quarter.
Caron Tyler threw for 137 yards and a touchdown for the Beacons and Ryan Ricketti ran a kickoff back 100 yards for a touchdown for Valparaiso.
How To Watch
How can I watch Valparaiso Beacons vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks?
- TV Channel: Beacons at Leathernecks 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:53 | Markell Holman 3 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:18 | Demari Davis 29 Yd pass from Chris Irvin (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:52 | Chris Irvin 4 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:40 | Markell Holman 15 Yd pass from Chris Irvin (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:14 | Luke Scoma 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:42 | Alex Williams 17 Yd pass from Chris Irvin (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 4:52 | Antonio Chadha 48 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:28 | Chris Gundy 48 Yd pass from Caron Tyler (Luke Scoma Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:32 | Brinston Williams 21 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:43 | Michael Mansaray 1 Yd Run (Luke Scoma PAT failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:47 | Brandon Lanier 14 Yd pass from Antwon McKay Jr. (Antonio Chadha Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:28 | Ryan Ricketti 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Luke Scoma Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:32 | Dawaiian McNeely 20 Yd Run (Luke Scoma Kick) |
Statistics
 VAL |
 WIU |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 29 |
| 6-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-10 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 3-3 |
| 316 | Total Yards | 570 |
| 192 | Passing | 264 |
| 15/26 | Comp/Att | 14/22 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 12.0 |
| 124 | Rushing | 306 |
| 32 | Rushing Attempts | 46 |
| 3.9 | Yards per rush | 6.7 |
| 9-60 | Penalties | 5-28 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 30:26 | Possession | 29:34 |
Game Information
Location: Macomb, IL
Attendance: 572 · Capacity:
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