Big plays abound as Eastern Michigan shuts out St. Francis (Pa.) 36-0
— David Carter Jr. scored on a 99-yard fumble return, Zyell Griffin caught an 89-yard touchdown pass and Eastern Michigan rolled past St. Francis of Pennsylvania 36-0 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
St. Francis (PA) Red Flash
0
Eastern Michigan Eagles
36
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFPA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EMU | 10 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 36 |
Rynearson Stadium · 15,509 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Bethany (WV) Bison | L 7-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Westminster (PA) Titans | L 23-54 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Saint Vincent Bearcats | L 14-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Case Western Reserve Spartans | L 10-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Hiram College Terriers | L 10-46 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:20 0-36
Zyell Griffin 89 Yd pass from Jeremiah Salem (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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Field Goal 6:03 0-29
Jesus Gomez 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:38 0-26
Kendric Nowling 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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Touchdown 9:12 0-19
Delbert Mimms III 1 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez PAT failed)
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Field Goal 6:46 0-13
Jesus Gomez 49 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:44 0-10
Jesus Gomez 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:33 0-7
David Carter Jr. 99 Yd Fumble Return (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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EMU
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:42 · End of Game
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SFPA 2:42
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:07 · Interception
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EMU 4:49
8 plays, 43 yards, 4:26 · Downs
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SFPA 9:15
6 plays, 10 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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EMU 11:20
6 plays, 94 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:20 0-36
Zyell Griffin 89 Yd pass from Jeremiah Salem (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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SFPA 14:48
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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EMU 1:25
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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SFPA 3:54
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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EMU 6:03
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:03 0-29
Jesus Gomez 37 Yd Field Goal
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SFPA 6:48
4 plays, -6 yards, 0:50 · Downs
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SFPA 7:38
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:34 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:38 0-26
Kendric Nowling 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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EMU 9:12
6 plays, 44 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:12 0-19
Delbert Mimms III 1 Yd Run (Jesus Gomez PAT failed)
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SFPA 11:35
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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EMU 13:01
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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SFPA
4 plays, 43 yards, 0:26 · Missed FG
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EMU 0:26
10 plays, 37 yards, 2:16 · Downs
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SFPA 2:42
6 plays, 6 yards, 4:04 · Punt
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EMU 6:46
12 plays, 38 yards, 5:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:46 0-13
Jesus Gomez 49 Yd Field Goal
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SFPA 12:36
6 plays, 4 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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EMU 0:44
7 plays, 31 yards, 2:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:44 0-10
Jesus Gomez 40 Yd Field Goal
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SFPA 2:52
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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SFPA 4:33
14 plays, 79 yards, 7:28 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:33 0-7
David Carter Jr. 99 Yd Fumble Return (Jesus Gomez Kick)
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EMU 12:01
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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SFPA 13:13
3 plays, 29 yards, 1:47 · Fumble
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
SFPA
EMU
14
1st Downs
17
3-14
3rd down efficiency
5-16
1-2
4th down efficiency
2-4
154
Total Yards
327
111
Passing
203
15/27
Comp/Att
14/24
4.1
Yards per pass
8.5
43
Rushing
124
35
Rushing Attempts
43
1.2
Yards per rush
2.9
8-76
Penalties
10-86
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
30:22
Possession
29:38
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