Week 1 of the college football slate includes nine games featuring Big South-OVC teams in action. Keep reading to see up-to-date the top performers and results.

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Wofford vs. Gardner-Webb | Lindenwood vs. Kansas | Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois

Big South-OVC Scores | Week 1

Wofford 21 – Gardner-Webb 20

Wofford won as a 4.5-point underdog. The matchup went under the 49.5-point total.

Wofford Top Performers

• Passing: Amari Odom (22-for-35, 260 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INTs)
• Rushing: J.T. Smith Jr. (12 ATT, 47 YDS)
• Receiving: Kyle Watkins (7 TAR, 7 REC, 109 YDS, 1 TD)

Gardner-Webb Top Performers

• Passing: Tyler Ridell (18-for-28, 238 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INTs)
• Rushing: Edward Saydee (10 ATT, 46 YDS, 1 TD)
• Receiving: Ze’Vian Capers (6 TAR, 6 REC, 73 YDS)

Matchup Stat Breakdown

Kansas 48 – Lindenwood 3

Illinois 45 – Eastern Illinois 0

Upcoming Week 1 Big South-OVC Schedule

Western Illinois Leathernecks at Northern Illinois Huskies

• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Game Date: Saturday, August 31
• Game Location: DeKalb, Illinois
• Venue: Brigham Field at Huskie Stadium
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

The Citadel Bulldogs at Charleston Southern Buccaneers

• Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Game Date: Saturday, August 31
• Game Location: North Charleston, South Carolina
• Venue: Buccaneer Field
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Tennessee State Tigers

• Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Game Date: Saturday, August 31
• Game Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Nissan Stadium
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks at No. 18 Kansas State Wildcats

• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Game Date: Saturday, August 31
• Game Location: Manhattan, Kansas
• Venue: Bill Snyder Family Stadium
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Game Date: Saturday, August 31
• Game Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Venue: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at New Mexico State Aggies

• Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Game Date: Saturday, August 31
• Game Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Venue: Aggie Memorial Stadium
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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