Field goals the difference in W. Michigan's 20-17 OT win
Freshman Josh Grant got a shot at redemption and he kicked it through the goalposts in overtime as Western Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 20-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Michigan Broncos
20
Eastern Michigan Eagles
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| EMU | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 42-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W 23-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 38-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 20-17
Josh Grant 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:57 17-17
Breck Turner 3 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Touchdown 7:04 17-10
Jarvion Franklin 7 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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Field Goal 9:56 10-10
Paul Fricano 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:58 10-7
Keishawn Watson 11 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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Touchdown 6:17 3-7
Jaron Johnson 35 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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Field Goal 12:50 3-0
Josh Grant 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 20-17
Josh Grant 21 Yd Field Goal
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EMU
11 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · End of Game
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WMU
11 plays, 61 yards, 3:07 · Missed FG
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EMU 3:07
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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WMU 4:54
3 plays, 24 yards, 1:13 · Fumble
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EMU 6:07
6 plays, 32 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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WMU 8:49
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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EMU 11:57
7 plays, 92 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:57 17-17
Breck Turner 3 Yd Run (Paul Fricano Kick)
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WMU 14:48
7 plays, 40 yards, 3:40 · Punt
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EMU 3:28
8 plays, 66 yards, 3:30 · Fumble
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WMU 7:04
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:04 17-10
Jarvion Franklin 7 Yd Run (Josh Grant Kick)
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EMU 9:56
11 plays, 64 yards, 3:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:56 10-10
Paul Fricano 43 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 13:33
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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EMU
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:52 · End of Half
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WMU 0:58
5 plays, 73 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:58 10-7
Keishawn Watson 11 Yd pass from Jon Wassink (Josh Grant Kick)
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EMU 3:05
3 plays, 10 yards, 0:38 · Interception
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WMU 3:43
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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EMU 6:17
5 plays, 53 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:17 3-7
Jaron Johnson 35 Yd pass from Brogan Roback (Paul Fricano Kick)
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WMU 8:16
4 plays, 33 yards, 1:35 · Fumble
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EMU 9:51
9 plays, 58 yards, 2:53 · Fumble
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WMU 12:50
5 plays, 35 yards, 1:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:50 3-0
Josh Grant 36 Yd Field Goal
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EMU 14:42
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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WMU 1:05
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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EMU 2:25
10 plays, 39 yards, 4:59 · Downs
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WMU 7:24
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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EMU 9:53
11 plays, 36 yards, 5:07 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
WMU
EMU
25
1st Downs
27
5-12
3rd down efficiency
5-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-4
422
Total Yards
461
202
Passing
308
18/27
Comp/Att
28/44
7.5
Yards per pass
7.0
220
Rushing
153
42
Rushing Attempts
38
5.2
Yards per rush
4.0
6-45
Penalties
8-65
2
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
27:24
Possession
32:36
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