ncaaf Game Recap
Eagles Down Illinois 34-31 - Match Report
Mike Glass III threw for 316 yards to lead the Eagles over Illinois 34-31 on Saturday in Week 3 action at Memorial Stadium-Champaign.
Bettors who backed the Eagles were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 57.0.
Mike Glass III completed 23 of 36 pass attempts for 316 yards for the Eagles in the win.
Reggie Corbin rushed for 144 yards for Illinois, while Dre Brown added 46 yards. Brandon Peters threw for 297 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Josh Imatorbhebhe and Daniel Barker had 91 and 90 yards respectively.
Eastern Michigan outgained Illinois 480-464 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-23 by the Fighting Illini.
Eastern Michigan led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:47-28:13 split in that important category.
Next game, Eastern Michigan takes its act home to face Central Connecticut State looking for another win. For Illinois, they head home to face Nebraska.