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Tuesday, November 19
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Football Earns Bowl Eligibility with Rout of NIU, 45-17
11/19/2019 11:00:00 PM | Football
EMU is bowl eligible in consecutive seasons for the first time in program history
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DEKALB, Ill. (EMUEagles.com) – It was a historic showing for the Eastern Michigan University football team, as it defeated defending Mid-American Conference champion Northern Illinois University in a Midweek #MACtion bout, 45-17, Tuesday, Nov. 19, inside Huskie Stadium. The win gives Eastern bowl eligibility in consecutive years for the first time, and for just the fifth time in program history.
The victory is Eastern's (6-5, 3-4 MAC) first against NIU (4-7, 3-4 MAC) since the 2007 season, while it was the Eagles' most points scored against the Huskies on their home field since 1997. Additionally, the game was only the ninth since 2000 in which Eastern has hung 45-plus points on a conference opponent.
Eastern overpowered the Huskies in every aspect of the game. Offensively, senior quarterback Mike Glass III (St. Louis, Mo.-Hazelwood Central (Southwestern)) was electric, completing 20-of-24 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns. In total, five different players scored a touchdown, while senior receiver Arthur Jackson III (Oakland, Calif.-Wood (American River College)) hauled in five passes, for 78 yards, scoring two touchdowns in his effort.
Defensively, EMU provided one of its best performances of the year, forcing three interceptions while holding NIU under 350 total yards. Senior defensive back Brody Hoying (Coldwater, Ohio.-Coldwater) collected two interceptions, making him the first Eagle to record two INTs in a game since DaQuan Pace did so at Ball State, Nov. 8, 2016.
On defense to begin the game, Hoying provided an early spark when he corralled his third interception of the season, however the ball was fumbled during the return, giving possession back to the Huskies. Despite the unique series of events, Hoying and the rest of the defensive unit regrouped to force an NIU punt.
With the ball, Glass and the EMU scoring unit picked up where it left off one week ago, when it scored a then-season-best 42 points against Akron, Nov. 12. The Eagles put together an eight-play, 62-yard drive that was capped by a one-yard Glass touchdown run. Sophomore kicker Chad Ryland (Lebanon, Pa.-Cedar Crest) knocked in the extra point to give Eastern the lead, 7-0, with 6:56 remaining in the first quarter.
After a punt-for-punt exchange gave the ball back to EMU, Glass again led a nearly-perfect drive. This time, the seven-play, 86-yard stanza was capped in the air, as Jackson collected a 36-yard dime, scoring his fifth touchdown of the season and first since Oct. 26, at Toledo. The extra point gave the Eagles a 14-0 advantage.
Although NIU added a second quarter touchdown to bring the score within seven at the break, 14-7, EMU was the dominant team. Glass finished the half with a 10-for-12 passing mark, including going 8-for-9 in the second quarter, for 112 yards in the air, while the EMU defense held the Huskies to just 146 yards of total offense.
The offensive clinic continued out of the break. With the ball to start the third quarter, Aaron Keen's unit strung together a nine-play, 75 yard drive to extend its lead, 21-7. After a perfect 5-for-5 passing effort from Glass put the ball inside the NIU 10-yard line, senior running back Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) punched it in, his fifth score in two weeks.
In its next possession, the Eagles needed just two plays to drive 75 yards and score. After a 24-yard Vann rush and an NIU personal foul, Glass completed a 36-yard pass to senior Line Latu (San Mateo, Calif.-San Mateo (College of San Mateo)) in the back of the endzone, giving EMU its fourth touchdown of the night. Ryland chipped in the extra point to make it 28-10.
The onslaught continued as EMU needed just six offensive snaps to add two additional scores in the third frame. Ryland hit a 27-yard field goal before Hoying's second interception of game set EMU up in NIU territory. From there, Glass found Jackson on a 22-yard strike, giving the pair two scores on the night, and putting EMU ahead, 38-10.
Refusing to let up in the fourth, the EMU defense continued to harass the NIU quarterback. With 13:33 on the clock, senior defensive back Vince Calhoun (Middletown, Ohio.-Middletown) intercepted his first pass of the season, EMU's third of the game.
Again starting with a short field, sophomore play maker Jairus Grissom (Detroit, Mich.-River Rouge) ran it in from three yards out, giving Eastern its sixth touchdown of the game, a 45-10 lead, and all-but-ending the Huskies' comeback hopes.
Although NIU added a late score, 45-17, Eastern was undoubtedly the better team, overpowering NIU in four straight quarters en route to its sixth win of the 2019 campaign.
Eastern is back on the field next Friday, Nov. 29, for a Black Friday matchup against Kent State University, at 12 p.m. While the Eagles are bowl eligible with tonight's win, a victory over the Golden Flashes would all-but-guarantee Eastern a trip to a postseason game. Bring your young Eastern fan to visit Santa Claus in the Holiday Factory! Located on the west concourse of Rynearson Stadium, the Holiday Factory includes ornament decorating, face painting and a balloon artist, all inside a heated tent to help get you in the holiday spirit. Exclusive to this game, adult tickets are just $10 each and all kids under the age of 18 are FREE! Call the EMU Athletics Ticket Office at 734.487.3669 to get your tickets.
Photo Gallery.
Creighton Postgame Audio.
DEKALB, Ill. (EMUEagles.com) – It was a historic showing for the Eastern Michigan University football team, as it defeated defending Mid-American Conference champion Northern Illinois University in a Midweek #MACtion bout, 45-17, Tuesday, Nov. 19, inside Huskie Stadium. The win gives Eastern bowl eligibility in consecutive years for the first time, and for just the fifth time in program history.
The victory is Eastern's (6-5, 3-4 MAC) first against NIU (4-7, 3-4 MAC) since the 2007 season, while it was the Eagles' most points scored against the Huskies on their home field since 1997. Additionally, the game was only the ninth since 2000 in which Eastern has hung 45-plus points on a conference opponent.
Eastern overpowered the Huskies in every aspect of the game. Offensively, senior quarterback Mike Glass III (St. Louis, Mo.-Hazelwood Central (Southwestern)) was electric, completing 20-of-24 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns. In total, five different players scored a touchdown, while senior receiver Arthur Jackson III (Oakland, Calif.-Wood (American River College)) hauled in five passes, for 78 yards, scoring two touchdowns in his effort.
Defensively, EMU provided one of its best performances of the year, forcing three interceptions while holding NIU under 350 total yards. Senior defensive back Brody Hoying (Coldwater, Ohio.-Coldwater) collected two interceptions, making him the first Eagle to record two INTs in a game since DaQuan Pace did so at Ball State, Nov. 8, 2016.
On defense to begin the game, Hoying provided an early spark when he corralled his third interception of the season, however the ball was fumbled during the return, giving possession back to the Huskies. Despite the unique series of events, Hoying and the rest of the defensive unit regrouped to force an NIU punt.
With the ball, Glass and the EMU scoring unit picked up where it left off one week ago, when it scored a then-season-best 42 points against Akron, Nov. 12. The Eagles put together an eight-play, 62-yard drive that was capped by a one-yard Glass touchdown run. Sophomore kicker Chad Ryland (Lebanon, Pa.-Cedar Crest) knocked in the extra point to give Eastern the lead, 7-0, with 6:56 remaining in the first quarter.
After a punt-for-punt exchange gave the ball back to EMU, Glass again led a nearly-perfect drive. This time, the seven-play, 86-yard stanza was capped in the air, as Jackson collected a 36-yard dime, scoring his fifth touchdown of the season and first since Oct. 26, at Toledo. The extra point gave the Eagles a 14-0 advantage.
Although NIU added a second quarter touchdown to bring the score within seven at the break, 14-7, EMU was the dominant team. Glass finished the half with a 10-for-12 passing mark, including going 8-for-9 in the second quarter, for 112 yards in the air, while the EMU defense held the Huskies to just 146 yards of total offense.
The offensive clinic continued out of the break. With the ball to start the third quarter, Aaron Keen's unit strung together a nine-play, 75 yard drive to extend its lead, 21-7. After a perfect 5-for-5 passing effort from Glass put the ball inside the NIU 10-yard line, senior running back Shaq Vann (South Bend, Ind.-John Adams) punched it in, his fifth score in two weeks.
In its next possession, the Eagles needed just two plays to drive 75 yards and score. After a 24-yard Vann rush and an NIU personal foul, Glass completed a 36-yard pass to senior Line Latu (San Mateo, Calif.-San Mateo (College of San Mateo)) in the back of the endzone, giving EMU its fourth touchdown of the night. Ryland chipped in the extra point to make it 28-10.
The onslaught continued as EMU needed just six offensive snaps to add two additional scores in the third frame. Ryland hit a 27-yard field goal before Hoying's second interception of game set EMU up in NIU territory. From there, Glass found Jackson on a 22-yard strike, giving the pair two scores on the night, and putting EMU ahead, 38-10.
Refusing to let up in the fourth, the EMU defense continued to harass the NIU quarterback. With 13:33 on the clock, senior defensive back Vince Calhoun (Middletown, Ohio.-Middletown) intercepted his first pass of the season, EMU's third of the game.
Again starting with a short field, sophomore play maker Jairus Grissom (Detroit, Mich.-River Rouge) ran it in from three yards out, giving Eastern its sixth touchdown of the game, a 45-10 lead, and all-but-ending the Huskies' comeback hopes.
Although NIU added a late score, 45-17, Eastern was undoubtedly the better team, overpowering NIU in four straight quarters en route to its sixth win of the 2019 campaign.
Eastern is back on the field next Friday, Nov. 29, for a Black Friday matchup against Kent State University, at 12 p.m. While the Eagles are bowl eligible with tonight's win, a victory over the Golden Flashes would all-but-guarantee Eastern a trip to a postseason game. Bring your young Eastern fan to visit Santa Claus in the Holiday Factory! Located on the west concourse of Rynearson Stadium, the Holiday Factory includes ornament decorating, face painting and a balloon artist, all inside a heated tent to help get you in the holiday spirit. Exclusive to this game, adult tickets are just $10 each and all kids under the age of 18 are FREE! Call the EMU Athletics Ticket Office at 734.487.3669 to get your tickets.
Team Stats
EMU
NIU
Total Yards
428
337
Pass Yards
235
99
Rushing Yards
193
238
Penalty Yards
45
63
1st Downs
24
21
3rd Downs
4
6
4th Downs
0
1
TOP
24:17
35:43
1st Quarter
EMU 7, NIU 0
EMU - GLASS, Mike 1 yd run (RYLAND, Chad kick), 8 plays, 62 yards, TOP 4:16
2nd Quarter
EMU 14, NIU 0
EMU - JACKSON, Arthur 36 yd pass from GLASS, Mike (RYLAND, Chad kick) 7 plays, 86 yards, TOP 3:09
EMU 14, NIU 7
NIU - CHILDERS, Marcu 8 yd run (RICHARDSON, Joh kick), 10 plays, 65 yards, TOP 5:08
3rd Quarter
EMU 21, NIU 7
EMU - VANN, Shaq 8 yd run (RYLAND, Chad kick), 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:23
EMU 21, NIU 10
NIU - RICHARDSON, Joh 34 yd field goal 8 plays, 49 yards, TOP 2:58
EMU 28, NIU 10
EMU - LATU, Line 36 yd pass from GLASS, Mike (RYLAND, Chad kick) 2 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:22
EMU 31, NIU 10
EMU - RYLAND, Chad 27 yd field goal 5 plays, 29 yards, TOP 2:16
EMU 38, NIU 10
EMU - JACKSON, Arthur 22 yd pass from GLASS, Mike (RYLAND, Chad kick) 1 plays, 22 yards, TOP 0:05
4th Quarter
EMU 45, NIU 10
EMU - GRISSOM, Jairus 3 yd run (RYLAND, Chad kick), 7 plays, 33 yards, TOP 4:00
EMU 45, NIU 17
NIU - CRAWFORD, Danie 9 yd pass from CHILDERS, Marcu (RICHARDSON, Joh kick) 15 plays, 75 yards, TOP 8:41
Game Leaders
Passing Leaders
CMP
20
TD
3
YDS
235
INT
0
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