Chippewas upset Ohio, 26-23 to even record

Central Michigan Chippewas tight end Tyler Conklin (83) makes a catch against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the first quarter at Huskie Stadium. (Photo by Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports)ATHENS, Ohio – Welcome back, Tyler Conklin.

And welcome to the Mid-American Conference race, Central Michigan.

Conklin made his 2017 debut a memorable one on Saturday as he made 10 catches for 136 yards – both career highs -- and two touchdowns in leading the Chippewas to a 26-23 victory over Ohio before 23,570 at the Bobcats’ Peden Stadium.

The win snapped a three-game losing streak and was the Chippewas’ first in the MAC this season. CMU is 3-3, 1-1 league. The Chippewas ended Ohio’s three-game win…