Navarro, Ohio withstand Central Michigan rally to beat Chippewas 27-25
— Quarterback Parker Navarro accounted for 323 yards and two touchdowns and Ohio held off Central Michigan for a 27-25 win on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ohio Bobcats
27
Central Michigan Chippewas
25
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO | 3 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
| CMU | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 25 |
Kelly/Shorts Stadium · 22,437 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/3/26 | @ Akron Zips | W 28-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | W 48-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Kent State Golden Flashes | W 13-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:52 27-25
Marion Lukes 28 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick)
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Field Goal 5:17 27-18
Gianni Spetic 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:00 24-18
Marion Lukes 4 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:13 24-17
J. Wilson punt for 44 yds,D. Kent returns for 70 yds for a TD,Central Michigan penalty, Personal Foul (N. VanTimmeren)
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Field Goal 14:57 24-11
Tristan Mattson 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:19 24-8
Marion Lukes 3 Yd Run (Tyler Jefferson Pass to Marion Lukes for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 1:01 24-0
Duncan Brune 4 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick)
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Touchdown 3:11 17-0
Coleman Owen 5 Yd pass from Parker Navarro (Gianni Spetic Kick)
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Touchdown 10:03 10-0
Parker Navarro 8 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick)
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Field Goal 11:53 3-0
Gianni Spetic 35 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO
6 plays, 24 yards, 1:51 · End of Game
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CMU 1:52
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:52 27-25
Marion Lukes 28 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick)
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OHIO 5:17
7 plays, 47 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:17 27-18
Gianni Spetic 46 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 9:00
3 plays, 15 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:00 24-18
Marion Lukes 4 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick)
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OHIO 10:14
2 plays, -4 yards, 0:45 · Fumble
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CMU 10:59
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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OHIO 12:13
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:38 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:13 24-17
J. Wilson punt for 44 yds,D. Kent returns for 70 yds for a TD,Central Michigan penalty, Personal Foul (N. VanTimmeren)
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CMU 14:57
9 plays, 56 yards, 5:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:57 24-11
Tristan Mattson 37 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 5:27
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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CMU 8:19
8 plays, 67 yards, 4:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:19 24-8
Marion Lukes 3 Yd Run (Tyler Jefferson Pass to Marion Lukes for Two-Point Conversion)
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OHIO 12:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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CMU 13:46
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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CMU
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:02 · End of Half
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OHIO 1:01
5 plays, 70 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:01 24-0
Duncan Brune 4 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick)
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CMU 1:54
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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OHIO 3:11
7 plays, 55 yards, 3:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:11 17-0
Coleman Owen 5 Yd pass from Parker Navarro (Gianni Spetic Kick)
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CMU 6:38
6 plays, -9 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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OHIO 10:03
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:03 10-0
Parker Navarro 8 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick)
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CMU 14:18
4 plays, 5 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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OHIO 1:59
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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CMU 3:20
6 plays, 19 yards, 3:34 · Punt
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OHIO 6:54
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:42 · Fumble
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CMU 10:36
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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OHIO 11:53
5 plays, 57 yards, 3:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:53 3-0
Gianni Spetic 35 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
OHIO
CMU
18
1st Downs
16
4-11
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
424
Total Yards
292
147
Passing
131
13/22
Comp/Att
14/22
6.7
Yards per pass
6.0
277
Rushing
161
37
Rushing Attempts
39
7.5
Yards per rush
4.1
7-59
Penalties
15-133
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:31
Possession
30:29
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