Northern Illinois 10, at Eastern Michigan 16

YPSILANTI, Mich. (Interstat) — A dominant defensive performance and a relentless ground attack led by Dontae McMillan propelled Eastern Michigan to its first victory of the season, a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium. In a game where offensive consistency was scarce, the Eagles’ defense stifled the Huskies, holding them to just 94 passing yards and forcing two critical interceptions in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. The win improved Eastern Michigan’s record to 1-5, while Northern Illinois fell to 1-4. The game was a defensive struggle from the outset, with both teams trading field… Read more...