Last-second field goal lifts EMU over Illinois 34-31
Chad Ryland booted a 24-yard field goal as time expired to give Eastern Michigan a 34-31 win over Illinois on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Michigan Eagles
34
Illinois Fighting Illini
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 14 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 34 |
| ILL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 31 |
Gies Memorial Stadium · 34,759 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 |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 34-31
Chad Ryland 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:44 31-31
Josh Imatorbhebhe 36 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 7:46 31-24
Reggie Corbin 28 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 11:20 31-17
Willie Parker 4 Yd Run (Mike Glass III Pass to Mathew Sexton for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 4:43 23-17
Chad Ryland 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:28 20-17
Arthur Jackson III 31 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland PAT failed)
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Touchdown 1:42 14-17
Ra'Von Bonner 4 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 3:55 14-10
Mathew Sexton 54 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 6:52 7-10
Ricky Smalling 14 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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Touchdown 8:02 7-3
Arthur Jackson III 26 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Field Goal 9:18 0-3
James McCourt 57 Yd Field Goal
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EMU
8 plays, 68 yards, 1:44 · Field Goal
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ILL 1:44
7 plays, 93 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 34-31
Chad Ryland 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:44 31-31
Josh Imatorbhebhe 36 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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EMU 2:58
10 plays, 35 yards, 4:48 · Punt
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ILL 7:46
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:46 31-24
Reggie Corbin 28 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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EMU 11:20
8 plays, 49 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:20 31-17
Willie Parker 4 Yd Run (Mike Glass III Pass to Mathew Sexton for Two-Point Conversion)
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ILL 14:46
4 plays, -6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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EMU 1:15
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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ILL 3:24
6 plays, 14 yards, 1:41 · Interception
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EMU 5:05
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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ILL 6:09
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:27 · Fumble
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EMU 7:36
3 plays, 36 yards, 1:10 · Fumble
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ILL 8:46
6 plays, 7 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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EMU 11:41
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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ILL 13:48
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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ILL
4 plays, 52 yards, 1:06 · End of Half
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EMU 1:06
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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ILL 3:21
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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EMU 4:43
8 plays, 26 yards, 3:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:43 23-17
Chad Ryland 52 Yd Field Goal
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ILL 7:44
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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EMU 8:28
5 plays, 70 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:28 20-17
Arthur Jackson III 31 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland PAT failed)
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ILL 10:08
6 plays, 6 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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EMU 13:38
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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ILL 1:42
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:42 14-17
Ra'Von Bonner 4 Yd Run (James McCourt Kick)
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EMU 3:55
2 plays, 54 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:55 14-10
Mathew Sexton 54 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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ILL 4:07
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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EMU 5:21
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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ILL 6:52
4 plays, 65 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:52 7-10
Ricky Smalling 14 Yd pass from Brandon Peters (James McCourt Kick)
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EMU 8:02
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:02 7-3
Arthur Jackson III 26 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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ILL 9:18
8 plays, 38 yards, 3:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:18 0-3
James McCourt 57 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
EMU
ILL
23
1st Downs
24
3-13
3rd down efficiency
7-17
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
480
Total Yards
464
316
Passing
297
23/36
Comp/Att
22/37
8.8
Yards per pass
8.0
164
Rushing
167
40
Rushing Attempts
40
4.1
Yards per rush
4.2
2-20
Penalties
9-80
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:47
Possession
28:13
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