Game-opening onside kick backfires and Eastern Michigan tops Kent State 28-14
— Kendric Nowling turned a game-opening onside kick attempt into a 44-yard touchdown and Eastern Michigan went on to defeat Kent State 28-14 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kent State Golden Flashes
14
Eastern Michigan Eagles
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| EMU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Rynearson Stadium · 18,443 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 35-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ South Florida Bulls | L 2-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | L 7-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | L 10-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:08 14-28
Luke Floriea 43 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 9:28 7-28
Samson Evans 3 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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Touchdown 2:19 7-21
Luke Floriea 14 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 7:02 0-21
Tanner Knue 18 Yd pass from Austin Smith (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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Touchdown 0:44 0-14
Samson Evans 19 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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Touchdown 14:54 0-7
Kendric Nowling 44 Yd Kickoff Return (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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EMU
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:44 · End of Game
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KENT 1:44
8 plays, 3 yards, 1:42 · Fumble
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EMU 3:26
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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KENT 6:08
2 plays, 43 yards, 0:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:08 14-28
Luke Floriea 43 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass Kick)
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EMU 6:24
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:45 · Fumble
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KENT 7:09
3 plays, 11 yards, 0:50 · Fumble
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EMU 7:59
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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KENT 9:02
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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EMU 9:28
2 plays, 37 yards, 0:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:28 7-28
Samson Evans 3 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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KENT 9:58
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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EMU 10:51
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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KENT 12:40
6 plays, 12 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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EMU 14:47
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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KENT 2:19
7 plays, 87 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:19 7-21
Luke Floriea 14 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski (Andrew Glass Kick)
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EMU 4:14
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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KENT 5:39
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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EMU 7:02
7 plays, 59 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:02 0-21
Tanner Knue 18 Yd pass from Austin Smith (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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KENT 11:19
7 plays, 22 yards, 3:35 · Downs
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KENT
3 plays, 26 yards, 0:39 · End of Half
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EMU 0:44
12 plays, 85 yards, 4:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:44 0-14
Samson Evans 19 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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KENT 5:18
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:21 · Punt
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EMU 6:39
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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KENT 9:06
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:27 · Punt
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EMU 10:33
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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KENT 11:35
19 plays, 85 yards, 10:52 · Downs
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EMU 7:27
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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KENT 8:26
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:51 · Fumble
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EMU 9:17
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:02 · Punt
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KENT 11:19
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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EMU 12:21
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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KENT 13:56
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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Touchdown 14:54 0-7
Kendric Nowling 44 Yd Kickoff Return (Jesus Gomez Kick)
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
KENT
EMU
17
1st Downs
14
4-18
3rd down efficiency
5-15
2-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
343
Total Yards
218
180
Passing
118
14/36
Comp/Att
9/25
5.0
Yards per pass
4.7
163
Rushing
100
43
Rushing Attempts
37
3.8
Yards per rush
2.7
6-60
Penalties
2-5
3
Turnovers
1
3
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:34
Possession
29:26
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