Sexton returns blocked punt to lift EMU over CCSU 34-29
Mathew Sexton blocked a punt and returned it 30 yards to score the winning touchdown with 10 seconds left and Eastern Michigan beat Central Connecticut 34-29 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Central Connecticut Blue Devils
29
Eastern Michigan Eagles
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCSU | 15 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 29 |
| EMU | 7 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 34 |
Rynearson Stadium · 17,286 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Stonehill Skyhawks | W 31-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Robert Morris Colonials | W 49-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs New Haven Chargers | W 42-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Mercyhurst Lakers | W 43-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs American International Yellow Jackets | W 51-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:10 29-34
Mathew Sexton 30 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 2:05 29-28
Tyshaun James 68 Yd pass from Aaron Winchester (Francis Cole Kick)
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Touchdown 8:20 22-28
Keonte Lucas 1 Yd Run (Francis Cole Kick)
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Touchdown 11:36 15-28
Quian Williams 21 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 0:30 15-21
Hassan Beydoun 21 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Line Latu Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 3:12 15-13
Quian Williams 25 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 0:00 15-7
Tyshaun James 10 Yd Run (Francis Cole Kick)
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Touchdown 6:02 8-7
Arthur Jackson III 48 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 8:43 8-0
Enyce Walker 1 Yd Run (Aaron Winchester Pass to Arthur Gilmore Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)
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CCSU
2 plays, 14 yards, 0:10 · End of Game
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CCSU 0:10
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:05 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 29-34
Mathew Sexton 30 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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EMU 1:15
8 plays, 22 yards, 0:50 · Interception
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CCSU 2:05
2 plays, 71 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:05 29-28
Tyshaun James 68 Yd pass from Aaron Winchester (Francis Cole Kick)
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EMU 2:58
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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CCSU 5:23
4 plays, -1 yard, 2:04 · Downs
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EMU 7:27
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:53 · Interception
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CCSU 8:20
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:20 22-28
Keonte Lucas 1 Yd Run (Francis Cole Kick)
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EMU 11:36
5 plays, 57 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:36 15-28
Quian Williams 21 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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CCSU 14:04
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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EMU 0:11
9 plays, 50 yards, 4:52 · Punt
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CCSU 5:03
6 plays, 32 yards, 4:26 · Punt
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EMU 9:29
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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CCSU 12:06
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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EMU 13:54
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:59 · Punt
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CCSU
1 play, 3 yards, 0:26 · End of Half
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EMU 0:30
7 plays, 53 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:30 15-21
Hassan Beydoun 21 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Line Latu Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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CCSU 2:25
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:47 · Fumble
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EMU 3:12
9 plays, 53 yards, 4:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:12 15-13
Quian Williams 25 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CCSU 7:26
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:16 · Punt
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EMU 9:42
11 plays, 56 yards, 5:18 · Missed FG
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CCSU
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:02 · Touchdown
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EMU 6:02
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 15-7
Tyshaun James 10 Yd Run (Francis Cole Kick)
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Touchdown 6:02 8-7
Arthur Jackson III 48 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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CCSU 8:43
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:43 8-0
Enyce Walker 1 Yd Run (Aaron Winchester Pass to Arthur Gilmore Jr. for Two-Point Conversion)
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
CCSU
EMU
16
1st Downs
21
4-10
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
3-4
346
Total Yards
373
231
Passing
279
17/22
Comp/Att
26/39
10.5
Yards per pass
7.2
115
Rushing
94
35
Rushing Attempts
29
3.3
Yards per rush
3.2
4-35
Penalties
4-60
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
30:41
Possession
29:19
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