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2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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Patterson scores 5 TDs in 1st half (2:07)
Patterson goes untouched for 3rd TD run (0:16)
Patterson rips off 35-yard TD run on 4th down (0:22)
Patterson takes 1st play 81 yards for TD (0:28)
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2020 MAC Standings
| EAST | 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 |
| WEST | 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 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards142.4119th
Rushing Yards184.047th
Points For11.4232nd
Points Against45.02nd
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tae'Shaun Johnson | WR | Signed | 75 |
| Jaylen Smith | WR | Signed | 74 |
| Dierre Kelly | DE | Signed | 74 |
| Jaison Patterson | RB | Signed | 73 |
| Jacory Jordan | QB-DT | Committed | 73 |