Eastern Michigan gets 1st win, 53-42 over Western Michigan
— Preston Hutchinson was 19 of 30 for 315 yards and three touchdowns and Eastern Michigan earned its first victory of the season with a 53-42 win over Western Michigan on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Michigan Eagles
53
Western Michigan Broncos
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU | 9 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 53 |
| WMU | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
Waldo Stadium
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 1:14 53-42
Chad Ryland 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:42 50-42
Skyy Moore 5 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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Touchdown 9:46 50-35
Samson Evans 4 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 13:50 43-35
La'Darius Jefferson 3 Yd Run (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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Field Goal 1:25 43-28
Chad Ryland 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:05 40-28
Chad Ryland 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:02 37-28
Darius Boone Jr. 4 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 9:54 30-28
D'Wayne Eskridge 7 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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Touchdown 0:49 30-21
Tanner Knue 61 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 2:35 23-21
Quian Williams 32 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 8:12 16-21
Jaylen Hall 49 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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Touchdown 8:53 16-14
Preston Hutchinson 3 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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Touchdown 13:58 9-14
Jaylen Hall 50 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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Touchdown 1:20 9-7
Tanner Knue 28 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 2:59 3-7
Chad Ryland 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:09 0-7
La'Darius Jefferson 5 Yd Run (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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EMU
1 play, -2 yards, 0:00
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WMU 0:10
7 plays, 32 yards, 1:04 · Missed FG
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EMU 1:14
9 plays, 37 yards, 4:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:14 53-42
Chad Ryland 20 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 5:42
13 plays, 77 yards, 4:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:42 50-42
Skyy Moore 5 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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EMU 9:46
7 plays, 75 yards, 4:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:46 50-35
Samson Evans 4 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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WMU 13:50
7 plays, 78 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:50 43-35
La'Darius Jefferson 3 Yd Run (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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EMU 1:25
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:25 43-28
Chad Ryland 25 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 3:29
1 play, -15 yards, 0:36 · Fumble
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EMU 4:05
4 plays, 3 yards, 0:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:05 40-28
Chad Ryland 46 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 4:56
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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EMU 4:56
11 plays, 65 yards, 4:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:02 37-28
Darius Boone Jr. 4 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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WMU 9:54
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:54 30-28
D'Wayne Eskridge 7 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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WMU
1 play, 4 yards, 0:49 · End of Half
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EMU 0:49
3 plays, 68 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:49 30-21
Tanner Knue 61 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Chad Ryland Kick)
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WMU 1:34
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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EMU 2:35
13 plays, 88 yards, 5:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:35 23-21
Quian Williams 32 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Chad Ryland Kick)
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WMU 8:12
2 plays, 51 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:12 16-21
Jaylen Hall 49 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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EMU 8:53
9 plays, 77 yards, 5:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:53 16-14
Preston Hutchinson 3 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick)
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WMU 13:58
5 plays, 71 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:58 9-14
Jaylen Hall 50 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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EMU 1:20
5 plays, 39 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:20 9-7
Tanner Knue 28 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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WMU 2:47
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:12 · Fumble
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EMU 2:59
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:59 3-7
Chad Ryland 27 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 6:09
13 plays, 83 yards, 6:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:09 0-7
La'Darius Jefferson 5 Yd Run (Gavin Peddie Kick)
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EMU 12:16
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:44 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
EMU
WMU
24
1st Downs
23
9-16
3rd down efficiency
5-8
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
533
Total Yards
513
315
Passing
304
19/30
Comp/Att
19/27
10.5
Yards per pass
11.3
218
Rushing
209
46
Rushing Attempts
37
4.7
Yards per rush
5.6
5-40
Penalties
13-93
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
35:17
Possession
24:43
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