Pimpleton helps pace C. Michigan in comeback win over Ohio
— Daniel Richardson threw the go-ahead touchdown to Kalil Pimpleton with 3:55 left and Central Michigan held on to beat Ohio 30-27 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Central Michigan Chippewas
30
Ohio Bobcats
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
| OHIO | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 27 |
Peden Stadium · 20,928 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/26 | @ Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | L 14-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Ohio Bobcats | L 14-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 41-17 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:55 30-27
Kalil Pimpleton 28 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)
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Field Goal 10:06 23-27
Marshall Meeder 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:57 20-27
Sieh Bangura 40 Yd Run (Isiah Cox Pass to Adam Luehrman for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:05 20-19
Kalil Pimpleton 7 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)
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Field Goal 4:18 13-19
Stephen Johnson 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:44 13-16
De'Montre Tuggle 2 Yd Run (Stephen Johnson PAT failed)
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Field Goal 0:34 13-10
Marshall Meeder 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:44 10-10
Armani Rogers 4 Yd Run (Stephen Johnson Kick)
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Field Goal 7:01 10-3
Marshall Meeder 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:26 7-3
Stephen Johnson 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:25 7-0
Lew Nichols III 3 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)
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CMU
7 plays, 4 yards, 2:34 · Downs
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OHIO 2:34
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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CMU 3:55
7 plays, 83 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:55 30-27
Kalil Pimpleton 28 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)
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OHIO 6:38
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:28 · Punt
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CMU 10:06
7 plays, 48 yards, 1:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:06 23-27
Marshall Meeder 40 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 11:57
8 plays, 60 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:57 20-27
Sieh Bangura 40 Yd Run (Isiah Cox Pass to Adam Luehrman for Two-Point Conversion)
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CMU 1:05
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:05 20-19
Kalil Pimpleton 7 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)
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OHIO 4:18
11 plays, 24 yards, 6:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:18 13-19
Stephen Johnson 44 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 10:22
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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OHIO 11:44
3 plays, 45 yards, 1:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:44 13-16
De'Montre Tuggle 2 Yd Run (Stephen Johnson PAT failed)
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CMU 12:48
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:12 · Interception
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OHIO
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:34 · End of Half
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CMU 0:34
9 plays, 58 yards, 2:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:34 13-10
Marshall Meeder 35 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 2:44
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:44 10-10
Armani Rogers 4 Yd Run (Stephen Johnson Kick)
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CMU 7:01
11 plays, 70 yards, 4:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:01 10-3
Marshall Meeder 34 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 11:11
4 plays, 46 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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CMU 13:09
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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OHIO 0:26
10 plays, 57 yards, 4:52 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:26 7-3
Stephen Johnson 29 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 5:25
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:25 7-0
Lew Nichols III 3 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)
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OHIO 8:44
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:31 · Missed FG
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CMU 12:15
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:42 · Interception
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OHIO 12:57
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:03 · Fumble
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
CMU
OHIO
23
1st Downs
22
5-13
3rd down efficiency
4-13
0-1
4th down efficiency
3-3
461
Total Yards
369
257
Passing
190
16/30
Comp/Att
13/19
8.6
Yards per pass
10.0
204
Rushing
179
41
Rushing Attempts
46
5.0
Yards per rush
3.9
8-95
Penalties
6-65
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
26:33
Possession
33:27
Highlights
00:26
Kalil Pimpleton scores 28-yard Receiving TD vs. Ohio
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00:22
Lew Nichols runs for 3-yard Rushing touchdown
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00:29
Touchdown! Armani Rogers scores vs. Central Michigan
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00:17
End Zone! De'montre Tuggle scores 2-yard Rushing TD vs. Central Michigan
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