Eastern Michigan beats NIU 45-17 to gain bowl eligibility
Mike Glass threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and Eastern Michigan rolled past Northern Illinois 45-17 on Tuesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Michigan Eagles
45
Northern Illinois Huskies
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 7 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 45 |
| NIU | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
Huskie Stadium · 5,062 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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Touchdown 0:52 45-17
Daniel Crawford 9 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:33 45-10
Jairus Grissom 3 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 0:11 38-10
Arthur Jackson III 22 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Field Goal 2:05 31-10
Chad Ryland 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:17 28-10
Line Latu 36 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Field Goal 8:39 21-10
John Richardson 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:37 21-7
Shaq Vann 8 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 6:33 14-7
Marcus Childers 8 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:41 14-0
Arthur Jackson III 36 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 6:56 7-0
Mike Glass III 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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EMU
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:51 · End of Game
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NIU 0:52
15 plays, 75 yards, 8:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:52 45-17
Daniel Crawford 9 Yd pass from Marcus Childers (John Richardson Kick)
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EMU 9:33
7 plays, 33 yards, 4:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:33 45-10
Jairus Grissom 3 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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NIU 13:33
6 plays, 17 yards, 1:38 · Interception
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EMU 0:11
1 play, 22 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:11 38-10
Arthur Jackson III 22 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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NIU 0:16
6 plays, 42 yards, 1:49 · Interception
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EMU 2:05
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:05 31-10
Chad Ryland 27 Yd Field Goal
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NIU 4:21
8 plays, 13 yards, 3:56 · Fumble
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EMU 8:17
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:17 28-10
Line Latu 36 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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NIU 8:39
8 plays, 49 yards, 2:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:39 21-10
John Richardson 34 Yd Field Goal
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EMU 11:37
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:37 21-7
Shaq Vann 8 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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EMU
6 plays, 43 yards, 0:53 · End of Half
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NIU 0:53
5 plays, 25 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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EMU 3:02
5 plays, 20 yards, 3:31 · Punt
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NIU 6:33
10 plays, 65 yards, 5:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:33 14-7
Marcus Childers 8 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick)
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EMU 11:41
7 plays, 86 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:41 14-0
Arthur Jackson III 36 Yd pass from Mike Glass III (Chad Ryland Kick)
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NIU 14:50
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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EMU 1:48
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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NIU 3:18
6 plays, 8 yards, 3:38 · Punt
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EMU 6:56
8 plays, 62 yards, 4:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:56 7-0
Mike Glass III 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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NIU 11:12
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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NIU 13:00
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:00 · Interception
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
EMU
NIU
24
1st Downs
21
4-7
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
428
Total Yards
337
235
Passing
99
20/24
Comp/Att
12/26
9.8
Yards per pass
3.8
193
Rushing
238
30
Rushing Attempts
48
6.4
Yards per rush
5.0
4-45
Penalties
7-63
1
Turnovers
4
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
3
24:17
Possession
35:43
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