CFB

Eastern Illinois 28, at Murray State 14

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Final · Championship Subdivision

Championship Subdivision 1 2 3 4 PTS

Eastern Illinois Panthers

2-4 · W1 · #224 (945 ELO +46)

0 14 7 7 28

Murray State Racers

1-5 · L3 · #254 (758 ELO -46)

0 14 0 0 14

Roy Stewart Stadium · Murray, KY

Eastern Illinois beats Murray State 28‑14 in opener

MURRAY, Ky. (Interstat) — Cole LaCrue threw a touchdown pass as Eastern Illinois defeated Murray State 28-14 on Thursday night at Roy Stewart Stadium. C. Kellom rushed for three touchdowns, including an 88-yard burst in the second quarter. Eastern Illinois scored 14 points in the second quarter and Murray State matched that total, leaving the teams tied at 14 at halftime. The Panthers added 7 points in the third quarter and 7 more in the fourth. LaCrue completed 11 of 18 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Landers Green caught two passes for 23 yards and a score. Murray… Read more...

Top Statlines

Collin Shannon MURR 26/40-257yd 2td
Cole LaCrue EIU 11/18-101yd 10run-18yd 1td
Mykel Allen MURR 10run-54yd 3rec-14yd 1tck

Forecasting

ELO Probability EIU 59.2%

Spread EIU +3

Projected Score MURR 41 EIU 40

Money Line MURR -138/EIU +111

Over/Under 52.5 (Under)