Junior running back Devon Spalding runs through a Northern Illinois tackler during CMU's game on Oct. 15, 2016. | Courtesy of NIU Photography
In an up-and-down game, Central Michigan football escaped DeKalb with a 34-28 triple overtime victory against Northern Illinois.
After senior kicker Brian Eavey missed two field goal attempts that would have given CMU the victory, the Chippewas' passing game took matters into its own hands — scoring two touchdowns during the three overtime periods to win the game.
Junior tight end Tyler Conklin was on the receiving end of the game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Cooper Rush on CMU's first play following a blocked NIU field goal attempt.