| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU | 10 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 33 |
| EMU | 10 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 41 |
Game Leaders
Win Probability
100%
| NIU |
| EMU |
EMU 100%
NIU
33
EMU
41
End of 4th Quarter
Team Stats
Total Yards
- NIU420
- 373EMU
Turnovers
- NIU1
- 1EMU
Possession
27:0532:55NIUEMU1st Downs
- NIU25
- 25EMU
Game Information
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Line: EMU -6.0
- Over/Under: 56
Lee scores 61-yard fumble recovery TD for Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan holds on to beat Northern Illinois 41-33
— Preston Hutchinson threw two touchdowns and scored on a 1-yard run for a 17-point, fourth-quarter lead, and Eastern Michigan held off Northern Illinois 41-33 in the season finale for both teams Saturday.
Scoring Summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 33 |
 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 41 |
| first Quarter | NIU | EMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD 10:37 Tanner Knue 14 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Chad Ryland Kick) 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:23 | 0 | 7 | |
| FG 5:45 Chad Ryland 39 Yd Field Goal 10 plays, 59 yards, 3:04 | 0 | 10 | |
 | FG 1:56 John Richardson 46 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:49 | 3 | 10 | |
| TD 1:11 Tyrice Richie 19 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 2 plays, 24 yards, 0:45 | 10 | 10 | |
| second Quarter | NIU | EMU | ||
| TD 13:15 Dylan Drummond 8 Yd pass from Preston Hutchinson (Chad Ryland Kick) 10 plays, 71 yards, 2:56 | 10 | 17 | |
| FG 3:40 Chad Ryland 24 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:21 | 10 | 20 | |
| third Quarter | NIU | EMU | ||
| TD 13:13 Mark Lee Jr. 61 Yd Fumble Return (Chad Ryland Kick) 5 plays, 36 yards, 1:47 | 10 | 27 | |
| TD 8:25 Erin Collins 9 Yd Run (John Richardson Kick) 10 plays, 79 yards, 4:48 | 17 | 27 | |
| TD 5:48 Darius Boone Jr. 18 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick) 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:37 | 17 | 34 | |
| TD 0:39 Messiah Travis 18 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 10 plays, 73 yards, 5:09 | 24 | 34 | |
| fourth Quarter | NIU | EMU | ||
| TD 10:14 Preston Hutchinson 1 Yd Run (Chad Ryland Kick) 6 plays, 43 yards, 2:53 | 24 | 41 | |
| SF 3:29 Team Safety 3 plays, -20 yards, 0:53 | 26 | 41 | |
| TD 2:17 Cole Tucker 3 Yd pass from Ross Bowers (John Richardson Kick) 3 plays, 52 yards, 1:12 | 33 | 41 | |
College Football News
Scott's 3 TD passes helps Nicholls beat Northwestern State
— Lindsey Scott Jr. threw two of his three touchdown passes to Dai'Jean Dixon, Julien Gums had 36 carries for 156 yards and a score, and Nicholls beat Northwestern State 31-24 on Saturday night.
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Travis Etienne bringing his big-play ability to the NFL
Check out the highlights that make Clemson's Travis Etienne a coveted RB prospect ahead of the 2021 NFL draft.
Rodrigues throws 3 TDs, leads UC Davis over Idaho 27-17
— Hunter Rodrigues threw three touchdown passes and UC Davis beat Idaho 27-17 on Saturday.
Furman rallies from 17 down, beats Samford 44-37 in OT
— Ryan Miller scored the tying touchdown with 2:53 left in the fourth quarter, and Furman rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Samford 44-37 in overtime on Saturday.
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Deion Sanders celebrates after Jackson State ices win with fumble recovery
Jackson State recovers a fumble right at their own goal line to win and head coach Deion Sanders is pumped up.
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Deion Sanders runs with his receiver Baldwin on 64-yard touchdown
Jackson State's Daylen Baldwin breaks free for the 64-yard touchdown and his head coach Deion Sanders runs with him down the sidelines.
2020 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 5-0 | 6-1 |
| Kent State | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Miami (OH) | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| Ohio | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| Akron | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Bowling Green | 0-5 | 0-5 |
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
| Ball State | 5-1 | 7-1 |
| Western Michigan | 4-2 | 4-2 |
| Toledo | 4-2 | 4-2 |
| Central Michigan | 3-3 | 3-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-6 | 0-6 |