Central Michigan tops Sacramento State behind strong ground game
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — Central Michigan defeated visiting Sacramento State 28-7 on Wednesday in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Chippewas scored seven points in the first, second and third quarters and added a fourth-quarter touchdown. Sacramento State scored its lone touchdown. Central Michigan improved to 5-5, and Sacramento State fell to 2-9. Jadyn Glasser completed 11 of 19 passes for 105 yards and ran for 33 yards for the Chippewas. Brian Salazar Jr. completed 13 of 28 passes for 103 yards for the Hornets, and Isaiah Ene scored on a 37-yard run. Miles Tucker made nine tackles. Fata Puloka added eight tackles, Tim Thomas recorded nine tackles and two quarterback hurries, Boogsie Silvera made 11 tackles, and Leki Holani had 14 tackles. Hamish Adams punted five times for 236 yards. Nick Woodford rushed 23 times for 119 yards, Jayden Clerveaux carried 19 times for 100 yards and a touchdown, Brock Townsend ran five times for 58 yards and two scores, and Vaughn Blue also scored. Attendance was 8,568.