Eriksen carries Eastern Michigan past Kent State 28-20
Senior Ian Eriksen rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns to power Eastern Michigan to a 28-20 victory over Kent State on Friday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Michigan Eagles
28
Kent State Golden Flashes
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| KENT | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
Zoeller Field at Dix Stadium · 6,125 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
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Field Goal 8:18 28-20
Matthew Trickett 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:36 28-17
Jo-El Shaw 1 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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Touchdown 11:03 28-10
Ian Eriksen 32 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 4:55 21-10
Ian Eriksen 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 13:00 14-10
Isaac Stiebeling 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 9:12 7-10
Ian Eriksen 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 11:19 0-10
Jamal Parker 16 Yd Fumble Return (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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Field Goal 11:37 0-3
Matthew Trickett 23 Yd Field Goal
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EMU
9 plays, 24 yards, 4:28 · End of Game
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KENT 4:28
8 plays, 40 yards, 2:58 · Interception
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EMU 7:26
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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KENT 8:18
11 plays, 63 yards, 3:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:18 28-20
Matthew Trickett 35 Yd Field Goal
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EMU 12:14
8 plays, 73 yards, 3:55 · Missed FG
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KENT 1:09
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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EMU 3:15
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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KENT 4:36
11 plays, 95 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:36 28-17
Jo-El Shaw 1 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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EMU 7:45
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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KENT 9:51
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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EMU 11:03
4 plays, 39 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:03 28-10
Ian Eriksen 32 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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KENT 12:47
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:00 · Downs
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EMU 13:47
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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KENT
1 play, 21 yards, 0:01 · End of Half
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EMU 0:01
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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KENT 0:15
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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EMU 1:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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KENT 2:52
7 plays, 26 yards, 1:55 · Downs
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EMU 4:55
4 plays, 52 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:55 21-10
Ian Eriksen 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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KENT 6:18
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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EMU 8:30
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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EMU 10:08
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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KENT 12:43
1 play, -1 yard, 0:04 · Fumble
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EMU 13:00
11 plays, 82 yards, 4:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:00 14-10
Isaac Stiebeling 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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KENT 2:51
8 plays, 25 yards, 3:19 · Punt
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EMU 6:10
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:53 · Punt
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KENT 7:03
8 plays, 64 yards, 2:09 · Missed FG
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EMU 9:12
5 plays, 69 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:12 7-10
Ian Eriksen 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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EMU 11:19
1 play, 6 yards, 0:11 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:19 0-10
Jamal Parker 16 Yd Fumble Return (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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KENT 11:37
10 plays, 65 yards, 3:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:37 0-3
Matthew Trickett 23 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
EMU
KENT
14
1st Downs
21
2-15
3rd down efficiency
5-17
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-4
376
Total Yards
388
139
Passing
209
13/26
Comp/Att
19/35
5.3
Yards per pass
6.0
237
Rushing
179
44
Rushing Attempts
45
5.4
Yards per rush
4.0
4-60
Penalties
3-30
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
1
30:37
Possession
29:23
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