MID-AMERICAN ConferencE Football Saturday’s games

Eastern Michigan 27, Akron 7

YPSILANTI, MICH.

Eastern Michigan intercepted Akron on three straight possessions, including one returned for a touchdown by Maxx Crosby, and the Eagles became bowl eligible. With EMU (6-5, 4-3 Mid-American) leading 10-7 late in the third quarter, Kevin McGill leaped to make a one-handed pick of Alex Ramart’s pass at the Eagles’ 11-yard line. That interception didn’t result in a score but the Eagles’ punt to the Akron 1 set up Crosby’s pick for a touchdown. Ian Eriksen had EMU’s other touchdown with a 1-yard run in the first quarter. The Zips (4-5, 2-4) held a 10-7 halftime lead after Jeremiah Knight’s 70-yard punt return with 2:16 left before the break.

Bowling Green 24, Central Michigan 13

MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH.

Jarret Doege threw for a touchdown, Andrew Clair ran for a score and Bowling Green cashed in on an on-side kick and a turnover to beat Central Michigan. Trailing 13-0 at halftime, the Falcons scored on Andrew Clair’s 29-yard run, recovered the ensuing on-side kick and pulled ahead 14-13 six plays later when Doege hit Dorian Hendrix on a 2-yard pass. Nate Needham’s 20-yard field goal added to the total before the Chippewas, pinned on their own 9 after stopping the Falcons on downs, fumbled in the end zone and the Falcons’ Kyle Junior recovered it for the score. The Falcons later unsuccessfully tried to fake a field goal before Marcus Milton’s interception with 2:39 to play iced the game.

Associated Press