NCAAF

Kent State Golden Flashes at Central Michigan Chippewas

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Nichols III, Richardson rally Central Michigan past Kent St

Joel Wilson makes the grab for 21-yard receiving touchdown

Nichols has now rushed for 1,297 in his first 10 games for the Chippewas (6-4, 4-2 Mid-American). He has topped the 100-yard mark seven times and has 11 rushing TDs and two TD receptions. Nichols had 43 carries against Kent State and has yet to fumble in 235 rushes this season.

The Golden Flashes (5-5, 4-2) led 14-0 after one quarter on Dustin Crum's 37-yard scoring strike to Kris Leach and Marquez Cooper's 2-yard TD run. Central Michigan answered with touchdown drives on four straight possessions and never trailed again. Nichols opened the scoring with a 1-yard TD run early in the second quarter. Richardson followed with two scoring strikes to Dallas Dixon sandwiched around a TD toss to Joel Wilson for a 26-14 lead.

Nichols added a 1-yard TD run in the third quarter and scoring runs of 12 and 1 yard in the fourth. Richardson's final TD pass was a 21-yarder to Wilson in the third quarter.

Richardson completed 21 of 27 passes for 268 yards for the Chippewas.

Crum completed 28 of 38 passes for 322 yards and two TDs for the Golden Flashes.

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How To Watch

How can I watch Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Central Michigan Chippewas?
  • TV Channel: Golden Flashes at Chippewas 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Matchup Prediction

Chippewas: 63.5%
Golden Flashes: 36.5%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Scoring Summary

KENT TD 1st Period 8:51 Kris Leach 37 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick)
KENT TD 1st Period 3:48 Marquez Cooper 2 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
CMU TD 2nd Period 12:34 Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)
CMU TD 2nd Period 8:31 Dallas Dixon 18 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder PAT failed)
CMU TD 2nd Period 3:07 Joel Wilson 17 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
CMU TD 2nd Period 1:07 Dallas Dixon 19 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)
KENT FG 2nd Period 0:00 Andrew Glass 32 Yd Field Goal
CMU TD 3rd Period 10:07 Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)
KENT TD 3rd Period 9:10 Dante Cephas 51 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick)
CMU TD 3rd Period 5:44 Joel Wilson 21 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)
KENT TD 3rd Period 0:35 Marquez Cooper 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
CMU TD 4th Period 9:56 Lew Nichols III 12 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)
CMU TD 4th Period 4:01 Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)

Statistics

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23 1st Downs 33
7-15 3rd down efficiency 7-13
1-2 4th down efficiency 3-3
456 Total Yards 505
322 Passing 284
28/38 Comp/Att 22/28
8.5 Yards per pass 10.1
134 Rushing 221
38 Rushing Attempts 52
3.5 Yards per rush 4.3
6-55 Penalties 1-10
3 Turnovers 0
3 Fumbles lost 0
0 Interceptions thrown 0
23:03 Possession 36:57

Game Information

Kelly/Shorts Stadium

Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Attendance: 9,213 · Capacity:
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