ncaaf Game Recap
Central Michigan Chippewas vs Illinois Fighting Illini Recap - Fighting Illini Win 30-9
The Chippewas were burned by Pat Bryant for 102 receiving yards on Saturday as the Fighting Illini picked up a 30-9 win at Memorial Stadium.
Even though Illinois won, nobody won at the betting window as the game was a push (based on the closing point spread of -21.0. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 50.5.
Josh McCray rushed for 54 yards, while Ca'Lil Valentine added 53 yards in the win. Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin added 102 and 66 receiving yards respectively.
Myles Bailey rushed for 49 yards for Central Michigan, while B.J. Harris added 38 yards. Tyler Jefferson threw for 42 yards for the Chippewas, while receivers Evan Boyd and Solomon Davis had 38 and 34 yards respectively.
Illinois outgained Central Michigan 379-309 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-19 by the Fighting Illini.
The time of possession battle favored Illinois as their offense was on the field for 30:57, longer than the 29:03 of their opponents.
Next game, Illinois takes its act on the road to face Nebraska looking for another win. For Central Michigan, they head home to face Ball State.