Central Michigan handles Maine 17-5 in Lazzaro's first start
Tommy Lazzaro had a touchdown pass and ran for a score in his first career start to lead Central Michigan to a 17-5 victory over Maine on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Maine Black Bears
5
Central Michigan Chippewas
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAINE | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| CMU | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Kelly/Shorts Stadium · 16,474 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Rhode Island Rams | L 13-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Campbell Fighting Camels | L 6-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Bryant Bulldogs | L 14-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Sacred Heart Pioneers | L 16-24 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Elon Phoenix | L 17-43 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Safety 6:23 5-17
Richard Carr Safety
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Touchdown 14:25 3-17
JaCorey Sullivan 5 Yd pass from Tommy Lazzaro (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Field Goal 3:24 3-10
Kenny Doak 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 0-10
Ryan Tice 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:59 0-7
Tommy Lazzaro 5 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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CMU
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:55 · End of Game
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MAINE 0:55
3 plays, 19 yards, 0:26 · Interception
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CMU 1:21
6 plays, 12 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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MAINE 4:30
6 plays, 42 yards, 1:53 · Downs
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CMU 6:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:38 · Safety
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Safety 6:23 5-17
Richard Carr Safety
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MAINE 8:01
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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CMU 9:21
8 plays, 0 yards, 3:44 · Fumble
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MAINE 13:05
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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CMU 14:25
10 plays, 80 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:25 3-17
JaCorey Sullivan 5 Yd pass from Tommy Lazzaro (Ryan Tice Kick)
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MAINE 3:24
11 plays, 67 yards, 4:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:24 3-10
Kenny Doak 38 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 7:52
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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MAINE 9:16
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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CMU 10:18
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:42 · Interception
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MAINE 11:00
8 plays, 49 yards, 4:00 · Missed FG
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CMU 15:00
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:09 · Field Goal
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MAINE 0:09
4 plays, -5 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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CMU 1:45
4 plays, 37 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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MAINE 2:51
6 plays, 17 yards, 4:08 · Punt
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CMU 6:59
3 plays, 46 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 0-10
Ryan Tice 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:59 0-7
Tommy Lazzaro 5 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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MAINE 8:13
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:03 · Interception
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CMU 10:16
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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MAINE 12:29
10 plays, 49 yards, 4:28 · Downs
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CMU 1:57
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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MAINE 3:22
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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CMU 6:23
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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MAINE 7:58
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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CMU 10:39
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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MAINE 12:01
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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CMU 13:35
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:25 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
MAINE
CMU
18
1st Downs
12
5-16
3rd down efficiency
3-13
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
265
Total Yards
177
183
Passing
82
19/36
Comp/Att
7/16
5.1
Yards per pass
5.1
82
Rushing
95
37
Rushing Attempts
41
2.2
Yards per rush
2.3
11-113
Penalties
9-83
2
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
1
34:00
Possession
26:00
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