| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 10 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 33 |
| EMU | 10 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 41 |
Game Leaders
Win Probability
100%
| NIU |
| EMU |
EMU 100%
NIU
33
EMU
41
End of 4th Quarter
Team Stats
Total Yards
- NIU420
- 373EMU
Turnovers
- NIU1
- 1EMU
Possession
27:0532:55NIUEMU1st Downs
- NIU25
- 25EMU
Game Information
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Line: EMU -6.5
- Over/Under: 56
Lee scores 61-yard fumble recovery TD for Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan holds on to beat Northern Illinois 41-33
— Preston Hutchinson threw two touchdowns and scored on a 1-yard run for a 17-point, fourth-quarter lead, and Eastern Michigan held off Northern Illinois 41-33 in the season finale for both teams Saturday.
Scoring Summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 33 |
 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 41 |
| first Quarter | NIU | EMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD 10:37 Tanner Knue 14 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Chad Ryland Kick) 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:23 | 0 | 7 | |
| FG 5:45 Chad Ryland 39 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 59 yards, 3:04 | 0 | 10 | |
 | FG 1:56 John Richardson 46 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:49 | 3 | 10 | |
| TD 1:11 Tyrice Richie 19 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 2 plays, 24 yards, 0:45 | 10 | 10 | |
| second Quarter | NIU | EMU | ||
| TD 13:15 Dylan Drummond 8 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Chad Ryland Kick) 10 plays, 71 yards, 2:56 | 10 | 17 | |
| FG 3:40 Chad Ryland 24 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:21 | 10 | 20 | |
| third Quarter | NIU | EMU | ||
| TD 13:13 Mark Lee Jr. 61 Yd Fumble Return (Chad Ryland Kick) 5 plays, 36 yards, 1:47 | 10 | 27 | |
| TD 8:25 Erin Collins 9 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick) 10 plays, 79 yards, 4:48 | 17 | 27 | |
| TD 5:48 Darius Boone Jr. 18 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick) 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:37 | 17 | 34 | |
| TD 0:39 Messiah Travis 18 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 10 plays, 73 yards, 5:09 | 24 | 34 | |
| fourth Quarter | NIU | EMU | ||
| TD 10:14 Preston Hutchinson 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick) 6 plays, 43 yards, 2:53 | 24 | 41 | |
| SF 3:29 Team Safety 3 plays, -20 yards, 0:53 | 26 | 41 | |
| TD 2:17 Cole Tucker 3 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 3 plays, 52 yards, 1:12 | 33 | 41 | |
College Football News
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Elite QB prospect Ty Simpson commits to Alabama football over Clemson, Tennessee
Ty Simpson, the No. 27-ranked recruit in the 2022 class, committed to Alabama over Clemson, Tennessee and UT Martin on Friday.
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FCS college football weekend preview
Top contenders from the Big Sky Conference -- including Eastern Washington QB Eric Barriere -- take the field, North Dakota State battles Southern Illinois on ESPN+ and much more in a full weekend of FCS football.
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Deion Sanders' second game at Jackson State postponed due to positive COVID-19 test on Mississippi Valley State
Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders' second game with the team has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test on Mississippi Valley State and subsequent quarantining of student-athletes within the program.
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What QB does Kiper have the Pats trading up to get?
Mel Kiper Jr. projects the Patriots will trade up to take North Dakota State QB Trey Lance, and Louis Riddick gives high praise for Lance, saying he could be the wildcard of this draft.
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Harbaugh says there was no disconnect among Michigan staff, players in 2020
Jim Harbaugh tells reporters that he does not feel there was a disconnect between his staff and players last season.
2020 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 5-0 | 6-1 |
| Kent State | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Miami (OH) | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| Ohio | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| Akron | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Bowling Green | 0-5 | 0-5 |
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
| Ball State | 5-1 | 7-1 |
| Western Michigan | 4-2 | 4-2 |
| Toledo | 4-2 | 4-2 |
| Central Michigan | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-6 | 0-6 |