Eastern Michigan Athletics
Saturday, November 1
Rynearson Stadium
1 p.m.
Eastern Michigan University
2-7 , 1-4
7
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38
Central Michigan
6-4 , 4-2
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Central Michigan
14
17
0
7
38
Eastern Michigan
0
0
0
7
7
Photo by: EMU Athletics/Randy Mascharka
Allen Sets Career Kickoff Return Yardage Record in EMU's Setback to CMU
11/1/2014 5:24:00 PM | Football
The Lansing, Mich. native passed Trumaine Riley on the EMU all-time list as the Eagles fell, 38-7
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University's football team suffered its second consecutive home loss in a 38-7 setback to Mid-American Conference rival Central Michigan University, Nov. 1. With the loss, the Eagles fall to 2-7 (1-4 MAC) while the Chippewas advance to 6-4 (4-2 MAC).
The Eagles saw a member of the squad earn a spot atop EMU laurels when Tyler Allen (Lansing, Mich.-Eastern) broke the career kickoff return yardage record, overtaking Trumaine Riley's career mark of 2,541 yards.
After starting quarterback Reginald Bell, Jr. (Los Angeles, Calif.-Susan Miller Dorsey) suffered a game-ending injury in the opening minutes of the contest, senior Rob Bolden (Orchard Lake, Mich.-Orchard Lake St. Mary's -Penn State-LSU) stepped in to lead the Green and White offense. Bolden was 7-for-19 on the afternoon for a total of 76 passing yards, including one touchdown to running back Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta). Tyreese Russell (Melrose Park, Ill.-Walther Lutheran) became Bolden's favorite receiver with 59 yards on three catches.
The EMU defense was led by Kevin Johnson (McKeesport, Pa.-McKeesport), who tallied 14 tackles and a personal-best two tackles for loss, and Jason Beck (Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical) with a career-best 12 stops. Team co-captain Pudge Cotton (Maywood, Ill.-Walther Lutheran) added eight tackles while also coming up with a fumble recovery and the second interception of his career.
Cooper Rush led the CMU offense, going 18-of-23 for 223 yards, finding Deon Butler five times for 95 yards. The Chippewas were also effective rushing, with Devon Spalding and Saylor Lavallii each going over 100 yards for a combined 259 yards.
CMU did not take long to make their way into the Eastern end zone after Lavallii recorded his longest rush of the season with a 41-yarder to EMU pay dirt. Lavalli added another touchdown on Central's next possession as the Chippewas took a 14-0 with 5:23 left in the quarter.
Central started off the second quarter with another scoring, but a bright spot in EMU history shone through on the kickoff return when Allen's seven-yard scamper was enough to bolster his career yardage to 2,542 to claim the top spot in Eastern laurels.
The Eagles made some adjustments to slow the CMU offense, and the game seemed to change when Cotton picked off Rush at the CMU 34-yard line. However, the Eagles did not have the ball for long after a fumble on the ensuing play. Central added 10 points to close out the half, making the score 31-0 going into the locker room.
The Green and White was able to put a stop to CMU's scoring effort at the start of the second half, holding the Chippewas scoreless throughout the third quarter. Though the Eagles also could not get on the board, Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline) surprised everyone when he went in to attempt a 45-yard field goal but instead executed a low punt that pinned the Chippewas inside their own one-yard line. Strong defense turned the ball over to the Eagles inside Central Michigan territory, and the Green and White moved into the red zone for the first time in the contest. Unfortunately, Bolden was sacked on the 17-yard line to end the potential scoring effort.
The Eagles saw their opponent's lead grow less than 30 seconds into the fourth quarter, as Devon Spaulding rushed twice for 16 yards, capped off by six yard-run for the touchdown. Central soon found itself in the red zone once more, but the Green and White kept its tenacity on the defensive end, which turned in favor of the Eagles when Great Ibe (Hanover, Md.-Meade (Concordia)) forced a fumble from Anthony Garland that was recovered by Cotton and returned for 15 yards.
Though the Eagles were not able to convert the ensuing drive, Amos Houston (Detroit, Mich.-Loyola) blocked a CMU punt to set up the EMU offense at the Chippewas' six-yard line with 4:22 remaining in the contest. After a pair of rush attempts, Bolden found Jackson open for a four-yard toss in the end zone, denying Central Michigan the shutout.
Eastern Michigan will have a bye week before taking on Western Michigan University in the second part of the Michigan MAC series. The Broncos will host the Eagles Saturday, Nov. 15, in Kalamazoo, Mich. and will be broadcast on ESPN3 and WEMU 89.1. Kickoff time has yet to be announced.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University's football team suffered its second consecutive home loss in a 38-7 setback to Mid-American Conference rival Central Michigan University, Nov. 1. With the loss, the Eagles fall to 2-7 (1-4 MAC) while the Chippewas advance to 6-4 (4-2 MAC).
The Eagles saw a member of the squad earn a spot atop EMU laurels when Tyler Allen (Lansing, Mich.-Eastern) broke the career kickoff return yardage record, overtaking Trumaine Riley's career mark of 2,541 yards.
After starting quarterback Reginald Bell, Jr. (Los Angeles, Calif.-Susan Miller Dorsey) suffered a game-ending injury in the opening minutes of the contest, senior Rob Bolden (Orchard Lake, Mich.-Orchard Lake St. Mary's -Penn State-LSU) stepped in to lead the Green and White offense. Bolden was 7-for-19 on the afternoon for a total of 76 passing yards, including one touchdown to running back Darius Jackson (Sparta, Ill.-Sparta). Tyreese Russell (Melrose Park, Ill.-Walther Lutheran) became Bolden's favorite receiver with 59 yards on three catches.
The EMU defense was led by Kevin Johnson (McKeesport, Pa.-McKeesport), who tallied 14 tackles and a personal-best two tackles for loss, and Jason Beck (Indianapolis, Ind.-Arsenal Technical) with a career-best 12 stops. Team co-captain Pudge Cotton (Maywood, Ill.-Walther Lutheran) added eight tackles while also coming up with a fumble recovery and the second interception of his career.
Cooper Rush led the CMU offense, going 18-of-23 for 223 yards, finding Deon Butler five times for 95 yards. The Chippewas were also effective rushing, with Devon Spalding and Saylor Lavallii each going over 100 yards for a combined 259 yards.
CMU did not take long to make their way into the Eastern end zone after Lavallii recorded his longest rush of the season with a 41-yarder to EMU pay dirt. Lavalli added another touchdown on Central's next possession as the Chippewas took a 14-0 with 5:23 left in the quarter.
Central started off the second quarter with another scoring, but a bright spot in EMU history shone through on the kickoff return when Allen's seven-yard scamper was enough to bolster his career yardage to 2,542 to claim the top spot in Eastern laurels.
The Eagles made some adjustments to slow the CMU offense, and the game seemed to change when Cotton picked off Rush at the CMU 34-yard line. However, the Eagles did not have the ball for long after a fumble on the ensuing play. Central added 10 points to close out the half, making the score 31-0 going into the locker room.
The Green and White was able to put a stop to CMU's scoring effort at the start of the second half, holding the Chippewas scoreless throughout the third quarter. Though the Eagles also could not get on the board, Dylan Mulder (Saline, Mich.-Saline) surprised everyone when he went in to attempt a 45-yard field goal but instead executed a low punt that pinned the Chippewas inside their own one-yard line. Strong defense turned the ball over to the Eagles inside Central Michigan territory, and the Green and White moved into the red zone for the first time in the contest. Unfortunately, Bolden was sacked on the 17-yard line to end the potential scoring effort.
The Eagles saw their opponent's lead grow less than 30 seconds into the fourth quarter, as Devon Spaulding rushed twice for 16 yards, capped off by six yard-run for the touchdown. Central soon found itself in the red zone once more, but the Green and White kept its tenacity on the defensive end, which turned in favor of the Eagles when Great Ibe (Hanover, Md.-Meade (Concordia)) forced a fumble from Anthony Garland that was recovered by Cotton and returned for 15 yards.
Though the Eagles were not able to convert the ensuing drive, Amos Houston (Detroit, Mich.-Loyola) blocked a CMU punt to set up the EMU offense at the Chippewas' six-yard line with 4:22 remaining in the contest. After a pair of rush attempts, Bolden found Jackson open for a four-yard toss in the end zone, denying Central Michigan the shutout.
Eastern Michigan will have a bye week before taking on Western Michigan University in the second part of the Michigan MAC series. The Broncos will host the Eagles Saturday, Nov. 15, in Kalamazoo, Mich. and will be broadcast on ESPN3 and WEMU 89.1. Kickoff time has yet to be announced.
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Team Stats
CMU
EMU
Total Yards
501
97
Pass Yards
223
76
Rushing Yards
278
21
Penalty Yards
41
19
1st Downs
27
5
3rd Downs
5
3
4th Downs
2
0
TOP
40:06
19:54
1st Quarter
CMU 7, EMU 0
CMU - LAVALLII, S. 41 yd run (EAVEY, Brian kick), 3 plays, 63 yards, TOP 1:10
CMU 14, EMU 0
CMU - LAVALLII, S. 1 yd run (EAVEY, Brian kick), 9 plays, 64 yards, TOP 4:50
2nd Quarter
CMU 21, EMU 0
CMU - SPALDING, D. 42 yd run (EAVEY, Brian kick), 7 plays, 64 yards, TOP 3:52
CMU 28, EMU 0
CMU - DAVIS, Titus 15 yd pass from RUSH, Cooper (EAVEY, Brian kick) 4 plays, 43 yards, TOP 1:52
CMU 31, EMU 0
CMU - EAVEY, Brian 28 yd field goal 8 plays, 39 yards, TOP 1:45
4th Quarter
CMU 38, EMU 0
CMU - SPALDING, D. 6 yd run (EAVEY, Brian kick), 12 plays, 83 yards, TOP 5:00
CMU 38, EMU 7
EMU - JACKSON, Darius 4 yd pass from BOLDEN, Rob (MULDER, Dylan kick) 3 plays, 6 yards, TOP 1:06
Game Leaders
CMP
7
TD
1
YDS
76
INT
1
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