Central Michigan Chippewas at San José State Spartans
· NCAA - Football
San Jose State misses two late field goal attempts, Central Michigan escapes with 16-14 win
The victory made first-year coach Matt Drinkall a winner in his debut as Central Michigan's head coach. The former Army assistant was hired to replace the retired Jim McElwain in December. The loss snaps San Jose State's run of five straight wins in season openers at home.
Trailing 16-14, the Spartans drove to the Chippewas' 11-yard line, but the drive stalled and Denis Lynch's 33-yard field goal attempt was tipped at the line of scrimmage and sailed wide. San Jose State had one last drive and Lynch attempted a career-long field goal from 56-yards out, but it also sailed wide as time ran out.
Nahree Biggins led Central Michigan with 103 yards on 18 carries and Cornist added 13 carries for 99 yards and a score. The Chippewas had 51 total carries for 236 yards.
Eget finished 24 of 43 for 308 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans but was picked off twice.
How To Watch
How can I watch Central Michigan Chippewas vs. San José State Spartans?
- TV Channel: Chippewas at Spartans 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on FS1.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 3:14 | Trey Cornist 29 Yd Run (Cade Graham Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 0:10 | Cade Graham 34 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 8:26 | Cade Graham 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:20 | Leland Smith 11 Yd pass from Walker Eget (Denis Lynch Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:01 | Danny Scudero 45 Yd pass from Walker Eget (Denis Lynch Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 4:13 | Cade Graham 28 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 CMU |
 SJSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 2-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-16 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 351 | Total Yards | 383 |
| 115 | Passing | 308 |
| 8/13 | Comp/Att | 24/45 |
| 8.8 | Yards per pass | 6.8 |
| 236 | Rushing | 75 |
| 51 | Rushing Attempts | 24 |
| 4.6 | Yards per rush | 3.1 |
| 7-33 | Penalties | 4-39 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 33:45 | Possession | 26:15 |
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