Ohio Rallies Past Eastern Michigan 28-21 in Week 9
Ohio defeated Eastern Michigan 28-21 on Saturday in a competitive matchup that saw multiple lead changes throughout the contest. The Bobcats scored touchdowns in three of four quarters, with 14 points coming in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
Eastern Michigan struck early, scoring 14 points in the first quarter behind quarterback N. Kim's aerial attack. Kim connected with receivers downfield, including a 51-yard completion to M. Fox and a 38-yard touchdown pass to N. Devereaux. However, Ohio's offense adjusted and found its rhythm.
Ohio's Parker Navarro led the Bobcats' comeback, completing 315 passing yards while adding 63 rushing yards. The second quarter proved pivotal, featuring several high-impact plays despite a field position battle. Eastern Michigan's defense recorded an interception, but Ohio's offense responded with a 22-yard completion to C. Hendricks for a first down.
Ohio's fourth-quarter surge proved decisive, outscoring Eastern Michigan 14-7 in the final period. The Eagles managed only a touchdown in the fourth while Ohio pulled away. Eastern Michigan's Dontae McMillan led receivers with 9 catches but couldn't generate enough offensive momentum to overcome Ohio's late-game execution.
AI-generated recap · Aug 3, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 28 | |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
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Box Score
| Statistic | Ohio | Eastern Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 23-29 | 21-30 |
| Pass Yards | 315 | 259 |
| Rush Yards | 172 | 112 |
| Total Yards | 487 | 371 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 6-15 | 5-12 |
| Penalties | 9-52 | 6-49 |
| Possession | 35:40 | 24:20 |
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