ncaaf Game Recap
Massachusetts Falls 42-28 to Eagles - Recap
Massachusetts was unable to contain Jawon Hamilton on Saturday and the result was a 42-28 Week 3 loss against the Eagles.
The Eagles won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -22.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Jawon Hamilton rushed for 122 yards, while Darius Boone Jr. added 27 yards in the win. Hassan Beydoun and Zach Westmoreland added 101 and 97 receiving yards respectively.
Ellis Merriweather rushed for 142 yards for Massachusetts, while Carter Scudo added 33 yards. Brady Olson threw for 288 yards for the Minutemen, while receivers Melvin Hill and Rico Arnold had 82 and 58 yards respectively.
Eastern Michigan was outgained by Massachusetts 519-507 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 30-26 by the Minutemen.
Massachusetts led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:31-29:29 split in that important category.
Eastern Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Texas State. Massachusetts will aim to get back on the winning track at Coastal Carolina.