ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Eagles Defeat Massachusetts 28-14
The Eagles were Week 1 winners on Saturday, coming out on top of the Minutemen by a score of 28-14 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Eastern Michigan was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 50.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Delbert Mimms III rushed for 60 yards, while Dontae McMillan added 54 yards in the win. Oran Singleton and Terry Lockett Jr. added 89 and 80 receiving yards respectively.
Taisun Phommachanh rushed for 57 yards for Massachusetts, while Jalen John added 53 yards. Taisun Phommachanh threw for 177 yards for the Minutemen, while receivers Jalen John and Jakobie Keeney-James had 42 and 38 yards respectively.
Massachusetts lost the offensive yardage battle to Eastern Michigan 375-329 yards in Saturday's game. Massachusetts had more first downs as that total ended up 24-22.
Eastern Michigan lost the time of possession battle 33:23-26:37, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Eastern Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Washington. Massachusetts will aim to get back on the winning track at Toledo.