EIU defeated Robert Morris 28-14 yesterday. Dominant performance by the Panthers D as the Colonials had 230 yards in total offense, most of which came in garbage time in the 4th quarter. RB M.J. Flowers had 179 yards rushing and a TD.
With the win, the Panthers conclude their regular season at 8-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big South-OVC Football Association. Most wins for the Panthers in a season since 2013. The FCS playoff selection show will air at 11:30 AM CT on ESPNU where they will find out if they make the playoff field. Among the state FCS schools, it appears that SIU will likely be the only one that will make the playoff field.