Morris lifts Central Michigan past Kent State 42-23
Shane Morris threw two touchdown passes, including a back-breaking 53-yard connection with Corey Willis in the fourth quarter, and Central Michigan defeated Kent State 42-23 on Tuesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Central Michigan Chippewas
42
Kent State Golden Flashes
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | 7 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
| KENT | 3 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 23 |
Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium · 5,580 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:04 42-23
Romello Ross 2 Yd Run (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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Touchdown 11:28 35-23
Corey Willis 53 Yd pass from Shane Morris (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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Touchdown 13:42 28-23
Mike Carrigan 57 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 2:41 28-17
Trey Harrell 66 Yd pass from George Bollas (Shane Hynes Kick)
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Touchdown 3:25 28-10
Tony Poljan 3 Yd Run (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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Touchdown 4:34 21-10
Mike Carrigan 13 Yd pass from George Bollas (Shane Hynes Kick)
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Touchdown 8:12 21-3
Mark Chapman 32 Yd pass from Shane Morris (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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Touchdown 13:17 14-3
Jonathan Ward 12 Yd Run (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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Touchdown 6:29 7-3
Jerrod Davis 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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Field Goal 6:44 0-3
Shane Hynes 23 Yd Field Goal
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CMU
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:48 · End of Game
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KENT 0:48
5 plays, 1 yard, 1:13 · Downs
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CMU 2:04
1 play, 2 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:04 42-23
Romello Ross 2 Yd Run (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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KENT 2:09
4 plays, -18 yards, 1:12 · Downs
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CMU 3:21
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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KENT 4:31
4 plays, -31 yards, 2:01 · Downs
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CMU 6:32
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:12 · Interception
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KENT 7:44
8 plays, 43 yards, 3:38 · Interception
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CMU 11:28
4 plays, 91 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:28 35-23
Corey Willis 53 Yd pass from Shane Morris (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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KENT 13:42
6 plays, 96 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:42 28-23
Mike Carrigan 57 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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CMU 1:34
10 plays, 76 yards, 4:19 · Fumble
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KENT 5:53
9 plays, 46 yards, 4:27 · Missed FG
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CMU 10:20
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:35 · Punt
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KENT 11:55
6 plays, 52 yards, 2:58 · Fumble
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KENT
1 play, 2 yards, 0:22 · End of Half
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CMU 0:22
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:11 · Missed FG
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KENT 2:41
3 plays, 67 yards, 0:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:41 28-17
Trey Harrell 66 Yd pass from George Bollas (Shane Hynes Kick)
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CMU 3:25
3 plays, 51 yards, 1:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:25 28-10
Tony Poljan 3 Yd Run (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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KENT 4:34
6 plays, 80 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:34 21-10
Mike Carrigan 13 Yd pass from George Bollas (Shane Hynes Kick)
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CMU 8:12
8 plays, 89 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:12 21-3
Mark Chapman 32 Yd pass from Shane Morris (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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KENT 10:55
5 plays, 45 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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CMU 13:17
5 plays, 80 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:17 14-3
Jonathan Ward 12 Yd Run (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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KENT 14:53
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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CMU 2:03
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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KENT 3:34
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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CMU 6:29
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:29 7-3
Jerrod Davis 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Michael Armstrong Kick)
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KENT 6:44
13 plays, 74 yards, 6:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:44 0-3
Shane Hynes 23 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 13:18
4 plays, 21 yards, 1:42 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
CMU
KENT
16
1st Downs
25
3-9
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-4
450
Total Yards
494
298
Passing
320
15/23
Comp/Att
16/30
13.0
Yards per pass
10.7
152
Rushing
174
30
Rushing Attempts
47
5.1
Yards per rush
3.7
7-60
Penalties
10-109
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
22:38
Possession
37:22
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