ncaaf Game Recap
Broncos Down Eastern Michigan 26-18 - Match Report
Zahir Abdus-Salaam ran for 135 yards as Western Michigan handled Eastern Michigan by a score of 26-18 on Saturday at Waldo Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Broncos were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 55.5.
Zahir Abdus-Salaam rushed for 135 yards, while Jalen Buckley added 103 yards in the win. Zahir Abdus-Salaam and Blake Bosma added 40 and 33 receiving yards respectively.
Delbert Mimms III rushed for 127 yards for Eastern Michigan, while Joey Mattord added 37 yards. Cole Snyder threw for 91 yards for the Eagles, while receivers Markus Allen and Delbert Mimms III had 59 and 16 yards respectively.
Western Michigan outgained Eastern Michigan 356-294 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-15 by the Broncos.
The time of possession battle favored Western Michigan as their offense was on the field for 35:59, longer than the 24:01 of their opponents.