Ohio Bobcats at Central Michigan Chippewas
· NCAA - FootballNavarro, Ohio withstand Central Michigan rally to beat Chippewas 27-25
The Bobcats (4-2. 2-0 Mid-American) took a 3-0 lead on Gianni Spetic's 35-yard field goal on the opening drive. Navarro's 8-yard scoring run made it 10-0 in the second quarter. Navarro threw a 5-yard touchdown to Coleman Owen, and after a three-and-out, Duncan Brune ran it in from the 4 for a 24-0 lead.
Central Michigan (3-3, 1-1) reduced the deficit to 24-8 when Marion Lukes ran it in from the 3 and Tyler Jefferson threw to Lukes for the two-point conversion with 8:19 left in the third.
Tristan Mattson made a 37-yard field goal to start the fourth and Lukes ran it in from the 4 following Donte Kent's 70-yard punt return to reduce the deficit to 24-18.
Spetic made it a two-score game when he converted a 46-yard field goal with 5:17 left for 27-18 Ohio lead.
Lukes recorded a 28-yard scoring run and brought the Bobcats within 27-25 with 1:52 left. The Chippewas bypassed an on-side kick attempt and Ohio killed the clock in six plays picking up two first downs.
Navarro ran for 176 yards on 14 carries and threw for 147 yards.
Lukes ran for 110 yards on 20 carries and scored three touchdowns for Central Michigan.
How To Watch
How can I watch Ohio Bobcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas?
- TV Channel: Bobcats at Chippewas 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
FG | 1st Period 11:53 | Gianni Spetic 35 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 2nd Period 10:03 | Parker Navarro 8 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) | |
TD | 2nd Period 3:11 | Coleman Owen 5 Yd pass from Parker Navarro (Gianni Spetic Kick) | |
TD | 2nd Period 1:01 | Duncan Brune 4 Yd Run (Gianni Spetic Kick) | |
TD | 3rd Period 8:19 | Marion Lukes 3 Yd Run (Tyler Jefferson Pass to Marion Lukes for Two-Point Conversion) | |
FG | 4th Period 14:57 | Tristan Mattson 37 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 4th Period 12:13 | J. Wilson punt for 44 yds,D. Kent returns for 70 yds for a TD,Central Michigan penalty, Personal Foul (N. VanTimmeren) | |
TD | 4th Period 9:00 | Marion Lukes 4 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick) | |
FG | 4th Period 5:17 | Gianni Spetic 46 Yd Field Goal | |
TD | 4th Period 1:52 | Marion Lukes 28 Yd Run (Tristan Mattson Kick) |
Statistics
OHIO | CMU | |
---|---|---|
18 | 1st Downs | 16 |
4-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 |
0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-2 |
424 | Total Yards | 292 |
147 | Passing | 131 |
13/22 | Comp/Att | 14/22 |
6.7 | Yards per pass | 6.0 |
277 | Rushing | 161 |
37 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
7.5 | Yards per rush | 4.1 |
7-59 | Penalties | 15-133 |
2 | Turnovers | 0 |
2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
29:31 | Possession | 30:29 |
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