ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Broncos Defeat Eastern Michigan 45-21
Jalen Buckley tore up the turf for 138 rushing yards on Saturday to lead the Broncos to a 45-21 win over the Eagles at Rynearson Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Broncos were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 49.5.
Jalen Buckley rushed for 138 yards, while Zahir Abdus-Salaam added 59 yards in the win. Kenneth Womack and Blake Bosma added 50 and 50 receiving yards respectively.
Samson Evans rushed for 26 yards for Eastern Michigan, while Ike Udengwu III added 12 yards. Austin Smith threw for 231 yards for the Eagles, while receivers Jaylon Jackson and JB Mitchell III had 111 and 99 yards respectively.
Eastern Michigan was outgained by Western Michigan 421-317 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 25-14 by the Broncos.
The time of possession battle favored Western Michigan as their offense was on the field for 36:13, longer than the 23:47 of their opponents.
Western Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Central Michigan. Eastern Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track at Toledo.