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Rams Fall 30-27 Against Central Michigan - Game Recap

Rhode Island was unable to contain Jonathan Ward on Thursday and the result was a 30-27 Week 1 loss against the Chippewas.

The Chippewas earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -34.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played PUSH the total of 57.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.

Jonathan Ward rushed for 147 yards, while Devon Spalding added 70 yards in the win. Mark Chapman and Logan Hessbrook added 88 and 52 receiving yards respectively.

Harold Cooper rushed for 98 yards for Rhode Island, while T.J. Anderson added 21 yards. Tyler Harris threw for 284 yards for the Rams, while receivers Marven Beauvais and Aaron Parker had 106 and 69 yards respectively.

Central Michigan outgained Rhode Island 499-392 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 24-15 by the Chippewas.

Central Michigan led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:50-28:10 split in that important category.