ncaaf Game Recap
Massachusetts Minutemen vs Central Michigan Chippewas Wrap - Central Michigan Wins 38-13
Massachusetts couldn't hang with the Chippewas on Saturday as Central Michigan blasted the Minutemen 38-13 in Week 9 action at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Chippewas were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -16.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 46.0.
Nahree Biggins rushed for 94 yards, while Trey Cornist added 70 yards in the win. Brock Townsend and Langston Lewis added 78 and 57 receiving yards respectively.
Rocko Griffin rushed for 56 yards for Massachusetts, while AJ Hairston added 29 yards. AJ Hairston threw for 176 yards for the Minutemen, while receivers Kezion Dia-Johnson and Kenyon Massey had 41 and 34 yards respectively.
Central Michigan outgained Massachusetts 502-292 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 23-20 by the Chippewas.
Massachusetts lost the time of possession battle 37:53-22:07, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Central Michigan heads into a Week 10 battle against Western Michigan. Massachusetts, meanwhile, will have their next action against Akron.