| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 14 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
| Central Michigan | 0 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 54 |
Game flow
Central Michigan won by 24 · 13 scoresLead changes
1
0 times tied
CMU biggest lead
+24
Q4 4:01
KENT biggest lead
+14
Q1 3:48
Time in front
CMU 55% · KENT 35%
tied 10% · 33:07 vs 20:44 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Central Michigan is ahead, below it Kent State. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
8:51
TD Kris Leach 37 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick)9 plays, 80 yds, 2:13 · from KENT 20
KENT 7–0 CMU3:48
TD Marquez Cooper 2 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)12 plays, 75 yds, 3:32 · from KENT 25
KENT 14–0 CMU2nd quarter
12:34
TD Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)12 plays, 70 yds, 5:50 · from CMU 30
KENT 14–7 CMU8:31
TD Dallas Dixon 18 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder PAT failed)7 plays, 52 yds, 2:29 · from CMU 48
KENT 14–13 CMU3:07
TD Joel Wilson 17 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)10 plays, 82 yds, 4:49 · from CMU 18
KENT 14–19 CMU1:07
TD Dallas Dixon 19 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)2 plays, 48 yds, 0:09 · from KENT 48
KENT 14–26 CMU0:00
FG Andrew Glass 32 Yd Field Goal 11 plays, 58 yds, 1:03 · from KENT 27
KENT 17–26 CMU3rd quarter
10:07
TD Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)7 plays, 74 yds, 2:56 · from CMU 26
KENT 17–33 CMU9:10
TD Dante Cephas 51 Yd pass from Dustin Crum (Andrew Glass Kick)4 plays, 75 yds, 0:54 · from KENT 25
KENT 24–33 CMU5:44
TD Joel Wilson 21 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Marshall Meeder Kick)8 plays, 64 yds, 3:21 · from CMU 36
KENT 24–40 CMU0:35
TD Marquez Cooper 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)14 plays, 75 yds, 5:09 · from KENT 25
KENT 30–40 CMU4th quarter
9:56
TD Lew Nichols III 12 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)10 plays, 52 yds, 5:32 · from CMU 48
KENT 30–47 CMU4:01
TD Lew Nichols III 1 Yd Run (Marshall Meeder Kick)1 play, 1 yds, 0:04 · from KENT 1
KENT 30–54 CMUDrives
CMU 8/12 scoredKENT 5/12 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 14:54 | CMU | CMU 41 | 8 | 23 | 3:50 | Punt |
| Q1 | 11:04 | KENT | KENT 20 | 9 | 80 | 2:13 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 8:45 | CMU | CMU 40 | 3 | -3 | 1:25 | Punt |
| Q1 | 7:20 | KENT | KENT 25 | 12 | 75 | 3:32 | Touchdown |
| Q1 | 3:46 | KENT | KENT 45 | 3 | 0 | 0:22 | Punt |
| Q1 | 3:24 | CMU | CMU 30 | 12 | 70 | 5:50 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 12:28 | KENT | KENT 35 | 4 | 17 | 1:28 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 11:00 | CMU | CMU 48 | 7 | 52 | 2:29 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 8:23 | KENT | CMU 40 | 2 | 22 | 0:27 | Fumble |
| Q2 | 7:56 | CMU | CMU 18 | 10 | 82 | 4:49 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 3:00 | KENT | KENT 35 | 3 | -12 | 1:44 | Punt |
| Q2 | 1:16 | CMU | KENT 48 | 2 | 48 | 0:09 | Touchdown |
Win probability
Central Michigan 100% · pregame line Central Michigan −2.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Crum | 28/38 | 322 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 84.2 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquez Cooper | 21 | 83 | 4.0 | 2 | 11 |
| Ja'Shaun Poke | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 0 | 25 |
| Xavier Williams | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 0 | 6 |
| Dustin Crum | 9 | 6 | 0.7 | 0 | 13 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Cephas | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 1 | 51 |
| Keshunn Abram | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 0 | 24 |
| Nykeim Johnson | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 0 | 13 |
| Kris Leach | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 1 | 37 |
| Ja'Shaun Poke | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 18 |
| Marquez Cooper | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 |
| Raymond James | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 10 |
| Aaron Hackett | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Glass | 1/1 | 100.0 | 32 | 3/3 | 6 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
Biggest plays
CMU +20% Q2 12:34 Lew Nichols III run for 1 yd for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK)
CMU +19% Q2 8:31 Daniel Richardson pass complete to Dallas Dixon for 18 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder PAT MISSED)
KENT +19% Q1 8:51 Dustin Crum pass complete to Kris Leach for 37 yds for a TD, (Andrew Glass KICK)
CMU +19% Q2 3:07 Daniel Richardson pass complete to Joel Wilson for 17 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )
KENT +17% Q2 12:28 Josh Rolston kickoff for 55 yds , Ja'Shaun Poke return for 25 yds to the KntSt 35
Team stats
| Stat | KENT | CMU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 23 | 33 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 | 7-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Total Yards | 456 | 505 |
| Passing | 322 | 284 |
| Comp/Att | 28/38 | 22/28 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 10.1 |
| Rushing | 134 | 221 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 52 |
| Yards per rush | 3.5 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 6-55 | 1-10 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 23:03 | 36:57 |
Play by play
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 1st & 10 at KENT 43 Darius Bracy run for no gain to the KntSt 43
Q4 2:25 2nd & 4 at KENT 47 Darius Bracy run for 4 yds to the KntSt 43 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:25 1st & 10 at CMU 47 Darius Bracy run for 6 yds to the KntSt 47
Q4 2:25 2nd & 6 at CMU 26 Darius Bracy run for 6 yds to the CMich 32 for a 1ST down KENT ST Penalty, Face Mask (15 yards) (Dean Clark) to the CMich 47 for a 1ST down
Q4 2:25 Timeout KENT ST, clock 02:25
Q4 2:25 1st & 10 at CMU 22 Darius Bracy run for 4 yds to the CMich 26
Q4 2:25 4th & 19 at KENT 37 Josh Smith punt for 41 yds, fair catch by Kalil Pimpleton at the CMich 22
Q4 4:01 3rd & 19 at KENT 37 Dustin Crum pass incomplete to Dante Cephas
Q4 4:01 2nd & 16 at KENT 40 Dustin Crum sacked by Amir Siddiq for a loss of 3 yards to the KntSt 37
Q4 4:01 1st & 10 at KENT 46 Dustin Crum sacked by Jacques Bristol for a loss of 6 yards to the KntSt 40
Q4 4:01 2nd & 5 at KENT 35 Dustin Crum pass complete to Dante Cephas for 11 yds to the KntSt 46 for a 1ST down
Q4 4:01 1st & 10 at KENT 30 Dustin Crum pass complete to Ja'Shaun Poke for 5 yds to the KntSt 35
Q4 4:01 Josh Rolston kickoff for 35 yds
Q4 4:01 1st & Goal at KENT 1 Lew Nichols III run for 1 yd for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK)
Q4 4:05 4th & 10 at KENT 44 Luke Elzinga punt for 43 yds
Q4 7:48 3rd & 10 at KENT 44 Daniel Richardson pass incomplete to JaCorey Sullivan
Q4 7:48 Timeout KENT ST, clock 07:48
Q4 7:48 2nd & 11 at KENT 45 Lew Nichols III run for 1 yd to the KntSt 44
Q4 7:48 1st & 10 at KENT 44 Lew Nichols III run for 1 yd to the KntSt 45
Q4 7:48 4th & 1 at KENT 47 Lew Nichols III run for 3 yds to the KntSt 44 for a 1ST down
Q4 7:48 3rd & 5 at CMU 49 Lew Nichols III run for 4 yds to the KntSt 47
Q4 7:48 2nd & 10 at CMU 44 Lew Nichols III run for 5 yds to the CMich 49
Q4 7:48 1st & 10 at CMU 44 Lew Nichols III run for no gain to the CMich 44
Q4 7:48 4th & 1 at CMU 44 Xavier Williams run for no gain to the CMich 44