Published on August 12, 2025 10:36 am
Last Updated on August 12, 2025 10:36 am
CHARLESTON, — Eastern Illinois University’s 2025 football schedule features six key matchups at O’Brien Field as the Panthers look to make a strong run in the Big South-OVC Football Association.
Fans will enjoy marquee rivalries and traditional celebrations, including the Mid-America Classic, Homecoming, and Family Weekend games. All home contests will be broadcast live on the Panther Football Network and streamed via ESPN+.
2025 EIU HOME GAME FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 28 | 6 p.m. – vs Dayton
Saturday, September 13 | 2 p.m. – vs Illinois State (Mid-America Classic)
Saturday, October 4 | 2 p.m. – vs Tennessee State
Saturday, October 11 | 2 p.m. – vs Gardner-Webb (Homecoming)
Saturday, November 1 | 2 p.m. – vs UT Martin (Family Weekend)
Saturday, November 8 | 12 p.m. – vs Tennessee Tech
Tailgating at O’Brien Field
Fans planning to tailgate before home games at O’Brien Field can look forward to a festive and family-friendly environment.
More information about EIU Tailgating at O’Brien Field is available at eiupanthers.com/sports/football.
EIU also will compete at six away games across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and \ South Carolina. Their final game of the regular season will see the Panthers visit historic Bryant Denny stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to take on the Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference.
2025 EIU AWAY GAME FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 6 | 12 p.m. – at Indiana State
Saturday, September 27 | 3 p.m. – at Western Illinois
Saturday, October 18 | 2 p.m. – at Southeast Missouri
Saturday, October 25 | 1 p.m. – at Charleston Southern
Saturday, November 15 | 2 p.m. – at Lindenwood
Saturday, November 22 | 1 p.m. – at Alabama
Find more information and updates at EIUPanthers.com and follow Panther Football on social media for team news and events throughout the season.
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