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Chippewas Fall 38-19 Against Eastern Michigan - Game Recap

Eastern Michigan got a 135-yard performance from Samson Evans as a key part of its 38-19 victory over the Chippewas on Friday at Rynearson Stadium.

The Eagles were a -1.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 53.5.

Samson Evans rushed for 135 yards, while Jaylon Jackson added 33 yards in the win. Dylan Drummond and Gunnar Oakes added 60 and 50 receiving yards respectively.

Bert Emanuel Jr. rushed for 75 yards for Central Michigan, while Marion Lukes added 48 yards. Jase Bauer threw for 68 yards for the Chippewas, while receivers Jalen McGaughy and Cade Conley had 32 and 13 yards respectively.

Central Michigan was outgained by Eastern Michigan 437-229 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 27-15 by the Eagles.

The time of possession battle favored Eastern Michigan as their offense was on the field for 36:38, longer than the 23:22 of their opponents.