Kent State Golden Flashes at Central Michigan Chippewas
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Nichols III, Richardson rally Central Michigan past Kent St
Nichols has now rushed for 1,297 in his first 10 games for the Chippewas (6-4, 4-2 Mid-American). He has topped the 100-yard mark seven times and has 11 rushing TDs and two TD receptions. Nichols had 43 carries against Kent State and has yet to fumble in 235 rushes this season.
The Golden Flashes (5-5, 4-2) led 14-0 after one quarter on Dustin Crum's 37-yard scoring strike to Kris Leach and Marquez Cooper's 2-yard TD run. Central Michigan answered with touchdown drives on four straight possessions and never trailed again. Nichols opened the scoring with a 1-yard TD run early in the second quarter. Richardson followed with two scoring strikes to Dallas Dixon sandwiched around a TD toss to Joel Wilson for a 26-14 lead.
Nichols added a 1-yard TD run in the third quarter and scoring runs of 12 and 1 yard in the fourth. Richardson's final TD pass was a 21-yarder to Wilson in the third quarter.
Richardson completed 21 of 27 passes for 268 yards for the Chippewas.
Crum completed 28 of 38 passes for 322 yards and two TDs for the Golden Flashes.
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- TV Channel: Golden Flashes at Chippewas 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:51 | Kris Leach 37 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:48 | Marquez Cooper 2 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:34 | Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:31 | Dallas Dixon 18 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder PAT failed) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:07 | Joel Wilson 17 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:07 | Dallas Dixon 19 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Andrew Glass 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:07 | Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:10 | Dante Cephas 51 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:44 | Joel Wilson 21 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:35 | Marquez Cooper 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:56 | Lew Nichols III 12 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:01 | Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick) |
Statistics
 KENT |
 CMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1st Downs | 33 |
| 7-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 3-3 |
| 456 | Total Yards | 505 |
| 322 | Passing | 284 |
| 28/38 | Comp/Att | 22/28 |
| 8.5 | Yards per pass | 10.1 |
| 134 | Rushing | 221 |
| 38 | Rushing Attempts | 52 |
| 3.5 | Yards per rush | 4.3 |
| 6-55 | Penalties | 1-10 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 3 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 23:03 | Possession | 36:57 |
Game Information
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Attendance: 9,213 · Capacity:
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