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. Jadyn Glasser completed 14 of 19 passes for 175 yards, including an 8-yard touchdown pass to Nasir Williams for the game's first score.
The Chippewas had more than double the total offense of the Eagles, outgaining them 418-177.
Eastern Michigan got on the board with 10 seconds remaining when backup quarterback Jace Stuckey and Harold Mack connected on a 6-yard touchdown pass. The Eagles (4-6, 3-3) had 103 yards passing and 74 yards rushing.
Eastern Michigan won 61-58 in four overtimes the last time these two played at Ford Field, in 2004.
Central Michigan has a 66-32-6 advantage in the series that dates to 1902.
Central Michigan: vs. Sacramento State next Wednesday.
Eastern Michigan: at Western Michigan on Nov. 17. ___
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