Eagles beat Boilermakers 20-19 on last-second field goal
Chad Ryland kicked the go-ahead field goal as time expired to lift the Eastern Michigan Eagles over the Purdue Boilermakers 20-19 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Michigan Eagles
20
Purdue Boilermakers
19
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| PUR | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 19 |
Ross-Ade Stadium · 47,661 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | L 7-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Ohio Bobcats | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Toledo Rockets | L 14-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 25-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Massachusetts Minutemen | W 38-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Field Goal 0:00 20-19
Chad Ryland 24 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 6:41 17-19
D.J. Knox 45 Yd Run (Spencer Evans Kick)
-
Touchdown 7:56 17-12
Breck Turner 9 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
-
Field Goal 0:03 10-12
Chad Ryland 27 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 0:59 7-12
Markell Jones 7 Yd pass from Elijah Sindelar (Spencer Evans PAT failed)
-
Field Goal 0:26 7-6
Spencer Evans 34 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 3:40 7-3
Mathew Sexton 75 Yd pass from Tyler Wiegers (Chad Ryland Kick)
-
Field Goal 3:53 0-3
Spencer Evans 29 Yd Field Goal
-
EMU
15 plays, 72 yards, 4:51 · Field Goal
-
PUR 4:51
4 plays, -1 yard, 1:44 · Missed FG
-
EMU 6:35
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception
-
PUR 6:41
4 plays, 64 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
-
Field Goal 0:00 20-19
Chad Ryland 24 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 6:41 17-19
D.J. Knox 45 Yd Run (Spencer Evans Kick)
-
EMU 7:56
4 plays, 44 yards, 1:53 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 7:56 17-12
Breck Turner 9 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
-
PUR 9:49
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:47 · Punt
-
EMU 11:36
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:11 · Punt
-
PUR 13:47
2 plays, 18 yards, 0:41 · Fumble
-
EMU 14:28
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:03 · Downs
-
PUR 0:31
10 plays, 52 yards, 4:15 · Downs
-
EMU 4:46
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:46 · Punt
-
PUR 7:32
4 plays, 29 yards, 1:40 · Punt
-
EMU 9:12
6 plays, 24 yards, 4:32 · Punt
-
PUR 13:44
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:16 · Punt
-
PUR
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
-
EMU 0:03
5 plays, 65 yards, 0:56 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 0:03 10-12
Chad Ryland 27 Yd Field Goal
-
PUR 0:59
9 plays, 87 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 0:59 7-12
Markell Jones 7 Yd pass from Elijah Sindelar (Spencer Evans PAT failed)
-
EMU 4:49
7 plays, 31 yards, 4:08 · Punt
-
PUR 8:57
11 plays, 54 yards, 4:22 · Fumble
-
EMU 13:19
4 plays, -4 yards, 2:07 · Punt
-
PUR 0:26
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:14 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 0:26 7-6
Spencer Evans 34 Yd Field Goal
-
EMU 3:40
1 play, 75 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 3:40 7-3
Mathew Sexton 75 Yd pass from Tyler Wiegers (Chad Ryland Kick)
-
PUR 3:53
9 plays, 72 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 3:53 0-3
Spencer Evans 29 Yd Field Goal
-
EMU 8:22
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:13 · Punt
-
PUR 10:35
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:25 · Punt
-
EMU 12:00
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:00 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
EMU
PUR
19
1st Downs
19
3-13
3rd down efficiency
4-13
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
416
Total Yards
476
347
Passing
135
22/34
Comp/Att
14/24
10.2
Yards per pass
5.6
69
Rushing
341
31
Rushing Attempts
42
2.2
Yards per rush
8.1
10-71
Penalties
7-85
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
0
29:59
Possession
30:01
Highlights
NCAAF News
All news
Video
Why Philip Rivers coaching NC State makes sense to Ian Rapoport
Why Philip Rivers coaching NC State makes sense to Ian Rapoport
ESPN
College football games this weekend: Top 25 schedule
Here's what to know about the college football slate for the Top 25 this weekend.
News
NC State officially hires Philip Rivers as football coach
The NC State board of trustees has finalized a five-year contract for former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to become head football coach at his alma mater.
News
Sources: Robert Griffin III expected to interview for Baylor job
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III is expected to interview for the head coaching job at his alma mater, Baylor, sources told ESPN.