Conklin scores 2 TDs, C. Michigan ends 3-game skid 26-23
Tyler Conklin caught 10 passes for 136 yards -- each a career best -- and scored a pair of touchdowns as Central Michigan edged Ohio 26-23 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Central Michigan Chippewas
26
Ohio Bobcats
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 26 |
| OHIO | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 23 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | W 28-7 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | @ Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | L 14-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Ohio Bobcats | L 14-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:01 26-23
Nathan Rourke 4 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Safety 7:48 26-16
Team Safety
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Touchdown 10:16 26-14
Tyler Conklin 10 Yd pass from Shane Morris (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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Touchdown 12:13 19-14
Jonathan Ward 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:00 13-14
Sean Bunting 60 Yd Return of Blocked Field Goal (Michael Armstrong PAT failed)
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Touchdown 5:59 7-14
Nathan Rourke 14 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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Touchdown 5:46 7-7
Tyler Conklin 16 Yd pass from Shane Morris (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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Touchdown 9:59 0-7
Nathan Rourke 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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CMU
10 plays, 33 yards, 5:01 · End of Game
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OHIO 5:01
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:01 26-23
Nathan Rourke 4 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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CMU 7:48
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:42 · Safety
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Safety 7:48 26-16
Team Safety
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OHIO 9:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:41 · Punt
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CMU 10:16
2 plays, 35 yards, 0:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:16 26-14
Tyler Conklin 10 Yd pass from Shane Morris (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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OHIO 10:37
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:44 · Fumble
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CMU 11:21
5 plays, 12 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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OHIO 14:35
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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CMU 1:20
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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OHIO 3:12
12 plays, 50 yards, 4:37 · Fumble
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CMU 7:49
8 plays, 21 yards, 4:00 · Downs
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OHIO 11:49
1 play, 0 yards, 0:24 · Interception
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CMU 12:13
10 plays, 65 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:13 19-14
Jonathan Ward 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CMU 15:00
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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OHIO
12 plays, 51 yards, 2:24 · Missed FG Touchdown
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CMU 2:24
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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OHIO 5:59
9 plays, 68 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 13-14
Sean Bunting 60 Yd Return of Blocked Field Goal (Michael Armstrong PAT failed)
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Touchdown 5:59 7-14
Nathan Rourke 14 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
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CMU 10:17
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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OHIO 12:32
8 plays, 34 yards, 3:17 · Fumble
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CMU 0:49
7 plays, 33 yards, 2:54 · Interception
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OHIO 3:43
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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CMU 5:46
10 plays, 72 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:46 7-7
Tyler Conklin 16 Yd pass from Shane Morris (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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OHIO 9:59
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:59 0-7
Nathan Rourke 1 Yd Run (Louie Zervos Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
CMU
OHIO
18
1st Downs
22
5-12
3rd down efficiency
10-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
317
Total Yards
350
249
Passing
160
25/35
Comp/Att
17/31
7.1
Yards per pass
5.2
68
Rushing
190
31
Rushing Attempts
39
2.2
Yards per rush
4.9
8-78
Penalties
5-28
1
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
3
1
Interceptions thrown
1
31:54
Possession
28:06
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