SCHEDULE, PREVIEWS -- SATURDAY, OCT. 25 GAMES
# BOWLING GREEN AT KENT STATE (NOON, ESPN+)
# OHIO AT EASTERN MICHIGAN (NOON, CBSSN)
# AKRON AT BUFFALO (1 P.M., ESPN+)
# TOLEDO AT WASHINGTON STATE (3:30 P.M., CW NETWORK)
# BALL STATE AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# MASSACHUSETTS AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# WESTERN MICHIGAN AT MIAMI (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
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# OHIO AT EASTERN MICHIGAN (NOON, CBSSN)
# AKRON AT BUFFALO (1 P.M., ESPN+)
# TOLEDO AT WASHINGTON STATE (3:30 P.M., CW NETWORK)
# BALL STATE AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# MASSACHUSETTS AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
# WESTERN MICHIGAN AT MIAMI (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
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BOWLING GREEN AT KENT STATE (NOON, ESPN+)
The Flashes have been on both ends over the last two weeks - pummeling UMass 42-6 Oct. 11 and falling at Toledo 45-10 last Saturday. They'll be Bowling Green this week. The Falcons fell to Central Michigan 27-6 last week. However, BGSU knocked off Toledo the previous week.
• • • • • KENT STATE (2-5, 1-2 MAC) led UT 10-0 early last week, but Toledo owned the scoreboard after that -- putting up 45 straight points. A 21-point third quarter gave UT a cushion and it coasted in with seven more in the final stanza.
• Dru DeShields completed 12 of 23 passes totaling 159 yards with one TD and one INT.
• Cade Wolford led KSU receivers with three catches for 87 yards. Most of that came on the first play from scrimmage as he scored on a 75-yard pass play.
• The Flashes were held to 65 yards rushing. Jordan Nubin led the way with 13 carries for 61 yards.
• Mason Woods led the Flashes defense with 10 tackles (6 solo, 1 TFL).
• Kent State ranks 10th among MAC teams in scoring (17.9 ppg) and is 13th/last in scoring defense (38.7 ppg).
• The KSU offense is 12th in rushing (82.7 ypg) and fifth in passing (181.7 ypg).
• • • • • BOWLING GREEN (3-4, 1-2 MAC) failed to score a touchdown in last week's 27-6 home loss to Central Michigan. After an early Falcon field goal, the Chippewas scored 17 straight points and led 17-6 at halftime. CMU added 10 more points in the third period.
• BGSU out-gained Central Michigan 310-276. However, it committed the game's only two turnovers.
• Bowling Green quarterback Lucian Anderson III completed 17 of 25 passes, good for 153 yards with two interceptions.
• RJ Garcia caught three passes totaling 60 yards.
• The Falcons totaled 157 yards rushing. Anderson led the way with 11 carries for 53 yards. Cameron Pettaway logged nine trips for 48 yards.
• Gideon Lamprom led the BGSU defense with 13 tackles (8 solo).
• Jackson Kleather's two field goals included a 49-yard boot.
• Bowling Green ranks eighth in scoring offense 20.0 ppg) and seventh in scoring defense (25.6 ppg).
The Flashes have been on both ends over the last two weeks - pummeling UMass 42-6 Oct. 11 and falling at Toledo 45-10 last Saturday. They'll be Bowling Green this week. The Falcons fell to Central Michigan 27-6 last week. However, BGSU knocked off Toledo the previous week.
• • • • • KENT STATE (2-5, 1-2 MAC) led UT 10-0 early last week, but Toledo owned the scoreboard after that -- putting up 45 straight points. A 21-point third quarter gave UT a cushion and it coasted in with seven more in the final stanza.
• Dru DeShields completed 12 of 23 passes totaling 159 yards with one TD and one INT.
• Cade Wolford led KSU receivers with three catches for 87 yards. Most of that came on the first play from scrimmage as he scored on a 75-yard pass play.
• The Flashes were held to 65 yards rushing. Jordan Nubin led the way with 13 carries for 61 yards.
• Mason Woods led the Flashes defense with 10 tackles (6 solo, 1 TFL).
• Kent State ranks 10th among MAC teams in scoring (17.9 ppg) and is 13th/last in scoring defense (38.7 ppg).
• The KSU offense is 12th in rushing (82.7 ypg) and fifth in passing (181.7 ypg).
• • • • • BOWLING GREEN (3-4, 1-2 MAC) failed to score a touchdown in last week's 27-6 home loss to Central Michigan. After an early Falcon field goal, the Chippewas scored 17 straight points and led 17-6 at halftime. CMU added 10 more points in the third period.
• BGSU out-gained Central Michigan 310-276. However, it committed the game's only two turnovers.
• Bowling Green quarterback Lucian Anderson III completed 17 of 25 passes, good for 153 yards with two interceptions.
• RJ Garcia caught three passes totaling 60 yards.
• The Falcons totaled 157 yards rushing. Anderson led the way with 11 carries for 53 yards. Cameron Pettaway logged nine trips for 48 yards.
• Gideon Lamprom led the BGSU defense with 13 tackles (8 solo).
• Jackson Kleather's two field goals included a 49-yard boot.
• Bowling Green ranks eighth in scoring offense 20.0 ppg) and seventh in scoring defense (25.6 ppg).
OHIO AT EASTERN MICHIGAN (NOON, CBSSN)
The Bobcats seemed back to their winning selves last week, rolling over Northern Illinois 48-21. It will be green vs green this week as Ohio visits Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti.
While the 'Cats have won three of their last four, EMU has dropped three over the same span. Although most weren't lopsided losses, the Eagles nonetheless own just one MAC win and two total victories with four games to go.
• • • • • OHIO (4-3, 2-1 MAC) is coming off a 48-21 win over Northern Illinois. The Bobcats led 14-0 after one period and 21-8 at intermission. They outscored the visiting Huskies 27-13 in the second half.
• Ohio converted 9 of 13 third downs on the way to 538 yards of offense.
• Two Bobcats rushed for over 100 yards and combined for five touchdowns. Sieh Bangura led the way with 22 carries totaling 147 yards and three scores. Duncan Brune logged 16 trips for 126 yards and two TDs.
• QB Parker Navaro completed 17 of 23 tosses totaling 205 yards (1 INT).
• Chas Hendricks topped Ohio receivers with 10 catches and 108 yards. No other receiver had more than two catches.
• Chase Hendricks had a 52-yard punt return.
• Ohio ranks second among MAC teams in scoring (29.4 ppg) and is sixth in scoring defense (25.3 ppg).
• The Bobcats offense is first in rushing (214.4 ypg) and fourth in passing (212.9 ypg).
• Sangura is second among MAC rushers, averaging 89.7 ypg.
• Navarro tops all MAC players in total offense (273.1 ypg).
• Hendricks leads MAC receivers (6.7 receptions per game, 99.0 ypg)
• • • • • EASTERN MICHIGAN (2-6, 1-3 MAC) has just one MAC victory. That was a 16-10 decision over Northern Illinois back on Oct. 11.
• The Eagles lost to Miami 44-30 last week.
• QB Noah Kim completed 20 of 36 passes, good for 309 yards with four TDs and two interceptions. Kim leads the MAC in passing (1,792 yards, 12 TDs, 224.0 ypg).
• Freshman Harold Mack (5-11, 158) debuted with six catches for 179 yards and two TDs.
• Nick Devereaux recorded five catches for 53 yards with two TDs against Miami.
• Eastern Michigan ranks fifth in scoring offense (24.5 ppg) and is 11th in scoring defense 33.5 ppg.
• The EMU offense is 10th in rushing (142.3 ypg) and second in passing (224.0 ypg).
The Bobcats seemed back to their winning selves last week, rolling over Northern Illinois 48-21. It will be green vs green this week as Ohio visits Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti.
While the 'Cats have won three of their last four, EMU has dropped three over the same span. Although most weren't lopsided losses, the Eagles nonetheless own just one MAC win and two total victories with four games to go.
• • • • • OHIO (4-3, 2-1 MAC) is coming off a 48-21 win over Northern Illinois. The Bobcats led 14-0 after one period and 21-8 at intermission. They outscored the visiting Huskies 27-13 in the second half.
• Ohio converted 9 of 13 third downs on the way to 538 yards of offense.
• Two Bobcats rushed for over 100 yards and combined for five touchdowns. Sieh Bangura led the way with 22 carries totaling 147 yards and three scores. Duncan Brune logged 16 trips for 126 yards and two TDs.
• QB Parker Navaro completed 17 of 23 tosses totaling 205 yards (1 INT).
• Chas Hendricks topped Ohio receivers with 10 catches and 108 yards. No other receiver had more than two catches.
• Chase Hendricks had a 52-yard punt return.
• Ohio ranks second among MAC teams in scoring (29.4 ppg) and is sixth in scoring defense (25.3 ppg).
• The Bobcats offense is first in rushing (214.4 ypg) and fourth in passing (212.9 ypg).
• Sangura is second among MAC rushers, averaging 89.7 ypg.
• Navarro tops all MAC players in total offense (273.1 ypg).
• Hendricks leads MAC receivers (6.7 receptions per game, 99.0 ypg)
• • • • • EASTERN MICHIGAN (2-6, 1-3 MAC) has just one MAC victory. That was a 16-10 decision over Northern Illinois back on Oct. 11.
• The Eagles lost to Miami 44-30 last week.
• QB Noah Kim completed 20 of 36 passes, good for 309 yards with four TDs and two interceptions. Kim leads the MAC in passing (1,792 yards, 12 TDs, 224.0 ypg).
• Freshman Harold Mack (5-11, 158) debuted with six catches for 179 yards and two TDs.
• Nick Devereaux recorded five catches for 53 yards with two TDs against Miami.
• Eastern Michigan ranks fifth in scoring offense (24.5 ppg) and is 11th in scoring defense 33.5 ppg.
• The EMU offense is 10th in rushing (142.3 ypg) and second in passing (224.0 ypg).
AKRON AT BUFFALO (1 P.M., ESPN+)
The Bulls go for three straight wins while UA aims to avoid a third straight loss in Saturday's matchup. For the Bulls, it's also a chance to remain in at least a tie atop the MAC standings.
• • • • • AKRON (2-5, 1-3 MAC) led Ball State 14-13 at intermission last week. However, the Cardinals finished with four more TDs, while UA managed 13 more points to give BSU a 42-28 win.
• Although Akron went just 2 for 12 on third down opportunities, the Zips totaled 419 yards of offense. Ball State finished with 374.
• QB Ben Finley completed 22 of 40 pass attempts, good for 291 yards, three TDs and two INTs.
• Four Akron receivers had at least three catches. Tim Grear Jr grabbed four passes for 87 yards, while Israel Polk caught four balls for a total of 72 yards with two TDs. Kyan Mason had four catches, 53 yards and one TD.
• Akron's defense registered four sacks and eight TFL. DeMarco Johnson picked off one Ball State pass.
• The Zips rank ninth among MAC teams in both scoring (18.1 ppg) and scoring defense (30.6 ppg).
Akron's offense is 11th in rushing (129.1 ypg) and fifth in passing (196.0 ypg).
• • • • • BUFFALO (4-3, 3-0 MAC) flirted with a major upset loss last week, trailing winless UMass 21-17 in the third quarter. Jack Howes' 47-yard field goal pulled UB within one and Ta'Quan Roberson's 16-yard TD pass to Victor Snow with 19 seconds remaining gave Buffalo a 28-21 win.
• The Bulls are one of three remaining MAC teams without a conference loss.
• UB owned a 29-11 advantage over UMass in first downs.
• The two teams were flagged for a combined 21 penalties totaling 119 yards.
• Roberson completed 36 of 55 pass attempts, good for 403 yards with two TDs and one interception.
• Nik McMillan (10 catchees, 119 yards) and Victor Snow (8 catches, 112 yards, 2 TDs) both eclipsed the century mark. Jasaiah Gathings added six receptions for 84 yards.
• Al-Jay Henderson topped the Bulls with 59 yards on 20 rushes.
• Buffalo ranks fourth among MAC teams in scoring (25.6 ppg) and is third in scoring defense (21.3 ppg).
• The Bulls' offense is seventh in rushing (152.7 ypg) and third in passing (215.9 ypg).
• Red Murdock is second among all MAC defenders with 79 tackles/ 11.3 per game. He is third in TFL (9.5).
The Bulls go for three straight wins while UA aims to avoid a third straight loss in Saturday's matchup. For the Bulls, it's also a chance to remain in at least a tie atop the MAC standings.
• • • • • AKRON (2-5, 1-3 MAC) led Ball State 14-13 at intermission last week. However, the Cardinals finished with four more TDs, while UA managed 13 more points to give BSU a 42-28 win.
• Although Akron went just 2 for 12 on third down opportunities, the Zips totaled 419 yards of offense. Ball State finished with 374.
• QB Ben Finley completed 22 of 40 pass attempts, good for 291 yards, three TDs and two INTs.
• Four Akron receivers had at least three catches. Tim Grear Jr grabbed four passes for 87 yards, while Israel Polk caught four balls for a total of 72 yards with two TDs. Kyan Mason had four catches, 53 yards and one TD.
• Akron's defense registered four sacks and eight TFL. DeMarco Johnson picked off one Ball State pass.
• The Zips rank ninth among MAC teams in both scoring (18.1 ppg) and scoring defense (30.6 ppg).
Akron's offense is 11th in rushing (129.1 ypg) and fifth in passing (196.0 ypg).
• • • • • BUFFALO (4-3, 3-0 MAC) flirted with a major upset loss last week, trailing winless UMass 21-17 in the third quarter. Jack Howes' 47-yard field goal pulled UB within one and Ta'Quan Roberson's 16-yard TD pass to Victor Snow with 19 seconds remaining gave Buffalo a 28-21 win.
• The Bulls are one of three remaining MAC teams without a conference loss.
• UB owned a 29-11 advantage over UMass in first downs.
• The two teams were flagged for a combined 21 penalties totaling 119 yards.
• Roberson completed 36 of 55 pass attempts, good for 403 yards with two TDs and one interception.
• Nik McMillan (10 catchees, 119 yards) and Victor Snow (8 catches, 112 yards, 2 TDs) both eclipsed the century mark. Jasaiah Gathings added six receptions for 84 yards.
• Al-Jay Henderson topped the Bulls with 59 yards on 20 rushes.
• Buffalo ranks fourth among MAC teams in scoring (25.6 ppg) and is third in scoring defense (21.3 ppg).
• The Bulls' offense is seventh in rushing (152.7 ypg) and third in passing (215.9 ypg).
• Red Murdock is second among all MAC defenders with 79 tackles/ 11.3 per game. He is third in TFL (9.5).
TOLEDO AT WASHINGTON STATE (3:30 P.M., CW NETWORK)
If it seems weird to play a non-conference game this late in the season, well ... yes, it is. However, Washington State is operating as an independent until next year's new PAC-12 begins. As UMass knows, filling out an independent schedule is not the easiest of tasks, but so be it. The Rockets obliged for thier fourth non-conference game, and UT visits WSU this week. Toledo returns to MAC play Wednesday Nov. 5 against (currently one-win) Northern Illinois.
• • • • • WASHINGTON STATE (3-4) opened the season with wins over Idaho (13-10) and San Diego State (36-13).
The Cougars two most recent games were losses to No. 4 Ole Miss (24-21) and No. 18 Virginia (22-20).
• Washington State appeared to be in control with a 20-10 third quarter lead over Virginia, but the UVA scored 10 straigh points to tie the contest.
When WSU began its post-kickoff drive at its own 2-yard line, that opened the door for trouble. After two incompletions and a penalty, Virginia tackled Kirby Vorhees in the end zone for a decisive safety.
• The Cougars had five more first downs and a 17-yard edge in total yardage. However, in addition to the safety, they had two turnovers.
• QB Zevi Eckhaus completed 18 of 27 passes totaling 183 yards with one TD and two INT.
• WSU ran for 135 yards and a touchdown. Borhees led the way with 16 carries for 45 yards.
• Josha Meredity topped Cougar receivers with seven catches for 108 yards and a TD.
• • • • • TOLEDO (4-3, 2-2 MAC) bounced back from its upset loss to Bowling Green Oct. 11 with a 45-10 thumping of Kent State last Saturday.
• After leading 17-10 at intermission, UT pulled away with 21 third quarter points and another seven in the final stanza.
• The Rockets tolled up 552 yards of offense and 29 first downs. KSU had just nine first downs.
• Tucker Gleason completed 21 of 28 passes totaling 294 yards and 4 TDs, earning MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
• Trayvon Rudolph led Rocket receivers with five catches for 119 yards and a TD. Junior Vandeross III recorded eight receptions for 76 yards and a TD.
• Kenji Christian topped all rushers with 16 carries totaling 113 yards.
• Toledo leads the MAC in both scoring offense 35.3 ppg and scoring defense (14.3 ppg).
• Senior Chip Trayanum leads the MAC with an average of 100.3 rushing yards per game.
If it seems weird to play a non-conference game this late in the season, well ... yes, it is. However, Washington State is operating as an independent until next year's new PAC-12 begins. As UMass knows, filling out an independent schedule is not the easiest of tasks, but so be it. The Rockets obliged for thier fourth non-conference game, and UT visits WSU this week. Toledo returns to MAC play Wednesday Nov. 5 against (currently one-win) Northern Illinois.
• • • • • WASHINGTON STATE (3-4) opened the season with wins over Idaho (13-10) and San Diego State (36-13).
The Cougars two most recent games were losses to No. 4 Ole Miss (24-21) and No. 18 Virginia (22-20).
• Washington State appeared to be in control with a 20-10 third quarter lead over Virginia, but the UVA scored 10 straigh points to tie the contest.
When WSU began its post-kickoff drive at its own 2-yard line, that opened the door for trouble. After two incompletions and a penalty, Virginia tackled Kirby Vorhees in the end zone for a decisive safety.
• The Cougars had five more first downs and a 17-yard edge in total yardage. However, in addition to the safety, they had two turnovers.
• QB Zevi Eckhaus completed 18 of 27 passes totaling 183 yards with one TD and two INT.
• WSU ran for 135 yards and a touchdown. Borhees led the way with 16 carries for 45 yards.
• Josha Meredity topped Cougar receivers with seven catches for 108 yards and a TD.
• • • • • TOLEDO (4-3, 2-2 MAC) bounced back from its upset loss to Bowling Green Oct. 11 with a 45-10 thumping of Kent State last Saturday.
• After leading 17-10 at intermission, UT pulled away with 21 third quarter points and another seven in the final stanza.
• The Rockets tolled up 552 yards of offense and 29 first downs. KSU had just nine first downs.
• Tucker Gleason completed 21 of 28 passes totaling 294 yards and 4 TDs, earning MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
• Trayvon Rudolph led Rocket receivers with five catches for 119 yards and a TD. Junior Vandeross III recorded eight receptions for 76 yards and a TD.
• Kenji Christian topped all rushers with 16 carries totaling 113 yards.
• Toledo leads the MAC in both scoring offense 35.3 ppg and scoring defense (14.3 ppg).
• Senior Chip Trayanum leads the MAC with an average of 100.3 rushing yards per game.
BALL STATE AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
Will the ebbs and flows of Ball State's offense continue this week. With Northern Illinois on the schedule, the answer is a definite "Maybe."
After upsetting Ohio Oct. 4, the Cardinals were blanked by defensive stalwart Western Michigan 42-0 the following week.
Facing Akron last Saturday, BSU erupted for a 42-28 win. This week, Ball State gets Northern Illinois. The Huskies have been stingy at times, such as a 6-3 loss to San Diego State and a 10-6 loss to Eastern Michigan. Then there is last Saturday's Huskie team, which surrendered a whopping 48 points at Ohio.
Aside from the points fluctuation, NIU has been consistent in one area. They are losing. In fact, they are riding a six game losing streak, with their only win coming in Week 1. All three Ball State wins have been in Muncie. NIU is home this week. Can it stop the slide?
• • • • • BALL STATE (3-4, 2-1 MAC) After the lopsided loss at Western Michigan, the Cardinals pulled out a 42-28 victory over Akron last Saturday. It was still a three-point game (28-25) after three quarters. BSU then out-scored the Zips 14-3 in the final stanza.
• Akron out-gained BSU 419-374 overall and had seven more first downs (24-17).
• Kiael Kelly completed 10 of 19 for 121 yards with one TD and one INT. Junior WR Ty Robinson completed another pass, adding 37 yards for a team total of 158 passing yards.
• Koby Gross led the Cardinals with three catches totaling 81 yards with one score.
• Junior RB Qua Ashley (5-10, 191) picked up 143 yards on 20 carries (7.2 ypc) with one TD. It was his most productive performance since Week 1 (154 yards, 2 TDs against New Hampshire).
• Kelly added 19 carries for 58 yards and three rushing TDs.
• Ball State's defense recorded four sacks and five TFL. Joedrick Lewis and Roman Pearson both picked off an Akron pass.
• When Akron closed to within seven points (35-28) in the fourth quarter, TJ Horton returned the following kickoff 90 yards for a TD.
• Ball State ranks 11th (MAC) in scoring (17.7 ppg) and is 10th in scoring defense (31.0 ppg).
• The Cardinals offense is eighth in rushing (143.6 ypg) and 12th in passing ( 128.9 ypg).
• • • • • NORTHERN ILLINOIS (1-6, 0-3 MAC) fell behind early at Ohio. The 'Cats were up 21-0 early in the second period and 21-0 at intermission. NIU was out-scored 27-13 in the second half.
• Ohio had a 538-293 advantage in total offense and 27-15 edge in first downs.
• NIU quarterback Josh Holst completed 21 of 29 pass attempts totaling 161 yards with two scores.
• Junior Dearee Rogers (5-11, 200) led the Huskies with seven receptions for 107 yards and a TD. Fifty of those yards came on a third quarter touchdown.
• The Huskies rushed for 132 yards and one TD. Telly Johnson Jr. led the way with 11 carries for 64 yards, while Holst added 48 yards on 11 carries of his own.
• Quinn Urwiler led NIU with 12 tackles (5 solo). James Finley recorded an interception.
• The Huskies are 12th among 13 MAC teams in scoring 12.3 ppg) and fifth in scoring defense 24.3 ppg).
• NIU ranks sixth rushing offense (154.1 ypg) and 13th/last in passing offense (108.6 ypg).
Will the ebbs and flows of Ball State's offense continue this week. With Northern Illinois on the schedule, the answer is a definite "Maybe."
After upsetting Ohio Oct. 4, the Cardinals were blanked by defensive stalwart Western Michigan 42-0 the following week.
Facing Akron last Saturday, BSU erupted for a 42-28 win. This week, Ball State gets Northern Illinois. The Huskies have been stingy at times, such as a 6-3 loss to San Diego State and a 10-6 loss to Eastern Michigan. Then there is last Saturday's Huskie team, which surrendered a whopping 48 points at Ohio.
Aside from the points fluctuation, NIU has been consistent in one area. They are losing. In fact, they are riding a six game losing streak, with their only win coming in Week 1. All three Ball State wins have been in Muncie. NIU is home this week. Can it stop the slide?
• • • • • BALL STATE (3-4, 2-1 MAC) After the lopsided loss at Western Michigan, the Cardinals pulled out a 42-28 victory over Akron last Saturday. It was still a three-point game (28-25) after three quarters. BSU then out-scored the Zips 14-3 in the final stanza.
• Akron out-gained BSU 419-374 overall and had seven more first downs (24-17).
• Kiael Kelly completed 10 of 19 for 121 yards with one TD and one INT. Junior WR Ty Robinson completed another pass, adding 37 yards for a team total of 158 passing yards.
• Koby Gross led the Cardinals with three catches totaling 81 yards with one score.
• Junior RB Qua Ashley (5-10, 191) picked up 143 yards on 20 carries (7.2 ypc) with one TD. It was his most productive performance since Week 1 (154 yards, 2 TDs against New Hampshire).
• Kelly added 19 carries for 58 yards and three rushing TDs.
• Ball State's defense recorded four sacks and five TFL. Joedrick Lewis and Roman Pearson both picked off an Akron pass.
• When Akron closed to within seven points (35-28) in the fourth quarter, TJ Horton returned the following kickoff 90 yards for a TD.
• Ball State ranks 11th (MAC) in scoring (17.7 ppg) and is 10th in scoring defense (31.0 ppg).
• The Cardinals offense is eighth in rushing (143.6 ypg) and 12th in passing ( 128.9 ypg).
• • • • • NORTHERN ILLINOIS (1-6, 0-3 MAC) fell behind early at Ohio. The 'Cats were up 21-0 early in the second period and 21-0 at intermission. NIU was out-scored 27-13 in the second half.
• Ohio had a 538-293 advantage in total offense and 27-15 edge in first downs.
• NIU quarterback Josh Holst completed 21 of 29 pass attempts totaling 161 yards with two scores.
• Junior Dearee Rogers (5-11, 200) led the Huskies with seven receptions for 107 yards and a TD. Fifty of those yards came on a third quarter touchdown.
• The Huskies rushed for 132 yards and one TD. Telly Johnson Jr. led the way with 11 carries for 64 yards, while Holst added 48 yards on 11 carries of his own.
• Quinn Urwiler led NIU with 12 tackles (5 solo). James Finley recorded an interception.
• The Huskies are 12th among 13 MAC teams in scoring 12.3 ppg) and fifth in scoring defense 24.3 ppg).
• NIU ranks sixth rushing offense (154.1 ypg) and 13th/last in passing offense (108.6 ypg).
MASSACHUSETTS AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
The search for win No. 1 continues Saturday as UMass visits Central Michigan. The winless Minutemen will face a CMU team that bounced back with a victory at Bowling Green last week. The Chippewas have won three of their last four and are two wins away from bowl eligibility. However, the CMU schedule gets tougher down the stretch.
• • • • • MASSACHUSETTS (0-7, 0-3 MAC) flirted with a big upset last week. The Minutemen led 21-17 with 5:37 remaining in the third quarter, but UB pulled out the victory with a third quarter field goal and touchdown with just 19 seconds to go.
• UMass stayed with the Bulls despite getting outgained 475-306 and recording just 11 first downs to 29 by UB.
• AJ Hairston completed 6 of 14 passes totaling 119 yards with two TDs.
• Max Dowling and Kezion Dia-Johnson each caught one pass, but both went for touchdowns. Dowlings was a 77-yard play, while Dia-Johnson's reception covered 27 yards.
• Freshman Brandon Hood (5-10, 200) logged 24 carries for 179 yards and a TD. His 90-yard scamper put UMass up 14-3 in the second period.
• Buffalo recorded four sacks and nine TFL. UMass had three sacks/TFL.
• UMass ranks last among MAC teams in scoring (11.3 ppg) and 12th (of 13) in scoring defense (35.6 ppg).
• The Minutemen are last in rushing offense (76.7 ypg) and eighth in passing (171.9 ypg).
• Jeremiah McGill picked off a Bulls pass. Tyler Martin and Derrieon Craig notched 12 tackles apiece to lead the Minutemen defense.
• • • • • CENTRAL MICHIGAN (4-3, 2-1 MAC) has won three of its last four games. After falling at Akron Oct. 4, the Chippewas picked up a road win at Bowling Green last week.
• CMU did not allow a touchdown in the 27-6 win, holding Bowling Green to a pair of first half field goals.
• Although the Chippewas recorded just three completions (3/5) and 73 yards through the air, they managed 203 yards rushing.
• Angel Flores led CMU with 18 carries for 72 yards and scored all three Chippewas touchdowns. Nahree Biggins added 10 carries for 43 yards.
• Collin Payne's one reception covered 63 yards.
• LB Jordan Kwiatkowski recorded 14 tackles (7 solo) and 2.5 sacks.
• CMU ranks seventh among MAC teams in scoring. (22.6 ppg) and is eighth in scoring defense (25.6 ppg).
• The Chippewas offense is third in rushing (190.6 ypg/4.3 ypc) and 11th in passing (139.1 ypg). CMU has the least passing attempts (127)) of any team. The next closes is Ball State (148).
The search for win No. 1 continues Saturday as UMass visits Central Michigan. The winless Minutemen will face a CMU team that bounced back with a victory at Bowling Green last week. The Chippewas have won three of their last four and are two wins away from bowl eligibility. However, the CMU schedule gets tougher down the stretch.
• • • • • MASSACHUSETTS (0-7, 0-3 MAC) flirted with a big upset last week. The Minutemen led 21-17 with 5:37 remaining in the third quarter, but UB pulled out the victory with a third quarter field goal and touchdown with just 19 seconds to go.
• UMass stayed with the Bulls despite getting outgained 475-306 and recording just 11 first downs to 29 by UB.
• AJ Hairston completed 6 of 14 passes totaling 119 yards with two TDs.
• Max Dowling and Kezion Dia-Johnson each caught one pass, but both went for touchdowns. Dowlings was a 77-yard play, while Dia-Johnson's reception covered 27 yards.
• Freshman Brandon Hood (5-10, 200) logged 24 carries for 179 yards and a TD. His 90-yard scamper put UMass up 14-3 in the second period.
• Buffalo recorded four sacks and nine TFL. UMass had three sacks/TFL.
• UMass ranks last among MAC teams in scoring (11.3 ppg) and 12th (of 13) in scoring defense (35.6 ppg).
• The Minutemen are last in rushing offense (76.7 ypg) and eighth in passing (171.9 ypg).
• Jeremiah McGill picked off a Bulls pass. Tyler Martin and Derrieon Craig notched 12 tackles apiece to lead the Minutemen defense.
• • • • • CENTRAL MICHIGAN (4-3, 2-1 MAC) has won three of its last four games. After falling at Akron Oct. 4, the Chippewas picked up a road win at Bowling Green last week.
• CMU did not allow a touchdown in the 27-6 win, holding Bowling Green to a pair of first half field goals.
• Although the Chippewas recorded just three completions (3/5) and 73 yards through the air, they managed 203 yards rushing.
• Angel Flores led CMU with 18 carries for 72 yards and scored all three Chippewas touchdowns. Nahree Biggins added 10 carries for 43 yards.
• Collin Payne's one reception covered 63 yards.
• LB Jordan Kwiatkowski recorded 14 tackles (7 solo) and 2.5 sacks.
• CMU ranks seventh among MAC teams in scoring. (22.6 ppg) and is eighth in scoring defense (25.6 ppg).
• The Chippewas offense is third in rushing (190.6 ypg/4.3 ypc) and 11th in passing (139.1 ypg). CMU has the least passing attempts (127)) of any team. The next closes is Ball State (148).
WESTERN MICHIGAN AT MIAMI (3:30 P.M., ESPN+)
By MIKE SMITH
It could be the biggest game of the season.
That's right. As much as RedHawk fans look ahead to the rivalry matchup against Ohio -- especially when both teams are doing well -- this week's Miami versus Western Michigan contest could be more important.
Just how important remains to be seen as the next month is PACKED with big games.
Three teams . . . CONTINUE
By MIKE SMITH
It could be the biggest game of the season.
That's right. As much as RedHawk fans look ahead to the rivalry matchup against Ohio -- especially when both teams are doing well -- this week's Miami versus Western Michigan contest could be more important.
Just how important remains to be seen as the next month is PACKED with big games.
Three teams . . . CONTINUE
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