Central Michigan secures 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan at Ford Field
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Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Central Michigan dominated Eastern Michigan, winning 35-7 in a Mid-American Conference match on November 4 at Ford Field. Nick Woodford rushed for three touchdowns, leading CMU to a significant win after previously losing three straight games. CMU outgained EMU significantly, 418-177, and controlled the game with a strong time of possession. Eastern Michigan's lone touchdown came with just 10 seconds left, preventing a shutout. CMU improved to 4-5 overall and aims for bowl eligibility.
- •CMU improves to 4-5, 2-3 in the MAC
- •Nick Woodford rushes for 123 yards and three touchdowns
- •CMU controlled time of possession, 40:56 to 19:04
- •EMU's touchdown comes with 10 seconds left in the game
- •Next, CMU hosts Sacramento State on November 11
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Woodford scores 3 times and Central Michigan defeats Eastern Michigan 35-7 in Detroit
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Central Michigan destroys Eastern Michigan in MACtion at Ford Field
"DETROIT (AP) — Nick Woodford ran for three touchdowns and Central Michigan rolled past Eastern Michigan 35-7 on Wednesday night at Ford Field.The Chippewas (4-5, 2-3 Mid-American Conference) had a total of 235 yards rushing, 123 by Woodford, who scored on runs of 11, 2 and 1 yard.
"CMU running back Nick Woodford rushed for three touchdowns as the Chippewas improved to 4-5 on the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 4:16 AMNick Woodford scores 3 times and Central Michigan defeats Eastern Michigan 35-7 in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Nick Woodford ran for three touchdowns and Central Michigan rolled past Eastern Michigan 35-7 on Wednesday night at Ford Field.The Chippewas (4-5, 2-3 Mid-American Conference) had a total of 235 yards rushing, 123 by Woodford, who scored on runs of 11, 2 and 1 yard.
- Yahoo SportsNov 5, 2026, 3:56 AMCentral Michigan destroys Eastern Michigan in MACtion at Ford Field
CMU running back Nick Woodford rushed for three touchdowns as the Chippewas improved to 4-5 on the season.
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