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The Eastern Michigan Eagles hosted the Central Michigan Chippewas for Week 8 college football action on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Cole Snyder was the starting quarterback for the Eagles, while Bert Emanuel Jr. and Tyler Jefferson started under center for the Chippewas.
Oddsmakers had the Eagles as slight favorites (-3.5-point). As expected, the game was a hard-fought battle that eventually went Eastern Michigan's way.
Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan: Box score
Eastern Michigan Eagles stats: Passing, rushing and more
Central Michigan Chippewas stats: Passing, rushing and more
Eastern Michigan vs Central Michigan Game Summary
Central Michigan dominated the third quarter to build a strong lead, but Eastern Michigan stormed back in the fourth quarter with three unanswered touchdowns to secure a 38-34 comeback victory.
1st Quarter:
Eastern Michigan Eagles struck first.
11:13: Markus Allen caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Cole Snyder, capping a 5-play, 67-yard drive. Jesus Gomez added the extra point.
Score: Eastern Michigan 7, Central Michigan 0
Eastern Michigan extended their lead with a field goal.
2:18: Jesus Gomez kicked a 22-yard field goal after a 14-play, 86-yard drive.
Score: Eastern Michigan 10, Central Michigan 0
2nd Quarter:
Eastern Michigan added another field goal:
7:57: Jesus Gomez nailed a 41-yard field goal to finish a 14-play, 49-yard drive.
Score: Eastern Michigan 13, Central Michigan 0
Central Michigan Chippewas responded with a touchdown:
1:41: Bert Emanuel Jr. threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Evan Boyd, completing a 7-play, 73-yard drive. Tristan Mattson added the extra point.
Score: Eastern Michigan 13, Central Michigan 7
Central Michigan took the lead on a defensive play.
1:00: Jason Williams returned a fumble for a 67-yard touchdown. Mattson's kick was good.
Score: Central Michigan 14, Eastern Michigan 13
Eastern Michigan regained the lead at halftime.
0:00: Jesus Gomez hit a 48-yard field goal after an 8-play, 43-yard drive.
Halftime Score: Eastern Michigan 16, Central Michigan 14
3rd Quarter:
Central Michigan Chippewas opened the second half strong.
14:10: Bert Emanuel Jr. ran for a 2-yard touchdown, finishing a quick 2-play, 68-yard drive. Mattson added the extra point.
Score: Central Michigan 21, Eastern Michigan 16
Central Michigan extended their lead with two field goals:
7:29: Tristan Mattson hit a 56-yard field goal after an 8-play, 47-yard drive.
Score: Central Michigan 24, Eastern Michigan 16
2:09: Mattson drilled a 51-yard field goal, ending a 6-play, 35-yard drive.
Score: Central Michigan 27, Eastern Michigan 16
4th Quarter:
Central Michigan added to their lead:
13:26: Gavin Harris ran for a 2-yard touchdown after a 5-play, 77-yard drive. Mattson's extra point was good.
Score: Central Michigan 34, Eastern Michigan 16
The Eastern Michigan Eagles mounted a furious comeback.
10:54: Terry Lockett Jr. caught a 49-yard touchdown pass from Cole Snyder. Snyder then completed a two-point conversion to Joey Mattord.
Score: Central Michigan 34, Eastern Michigan 24
7:19: Lockett Jr. hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass from Snyder, capping a 3-play, 45-yard drive.
Score: Central Michigan 34, Eastern Michigan 31
1:42: Cole Snyder scored on a 1-yard run after a 7-play, 62-yard drive, sealing the comeback. Jesus Gomez added the extra point.
Final Score: Eastern Michigan 38, Central Michigan 34
