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Recap - Chippewas Defeat Eastern Michigan 31-10

Lew Nichols III scampered through the Eastern Michigan defense for 192 yards as Central Michigan handed the Eagles a 31-10 defeat on Friday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

Central Michigan was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 64.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Lew Nichols III rushed for 192 yards, while Kalil Pimpleton added 23 yards in the win. JaCorey Sullivan and Lew Nichols III added 46 and 39 receiving yards respectively.

Bryson Moss rushed for 26 yards for Eastern Michigan, while Darius Boone Jr. added 13 yards. Ben Bryant threw for 221 yards for the Eagles, while receivers Tanner Knue and Hassan Beydoun had 70 and 69 yards respectively.

Central Michigan outgained Eastern Michigan 366-226 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-15 by the Chippewas.

The time of possession battle favored Central Michigan as their offense was on the field for 32:43, longer than the 27:17 of their opponents.