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Football. Chippewas Fall in Regular-Season Finale

Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com

YPSILANTI, Mich. – Sergio Bailey caught a 24-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds to play Tuesday as Eastern Michigan handed Central Michigan a 26-21 Mid-American Conference loss at the Eagles’ Rynearson Stadium.

The loss dropped CMU to 6-6. The Chippewas are bowl eligible, and will await a potential invitation.

Devon Spalding ran for a career-high three touchdowns to lead the Chippewas, who seized a 21-20 lead – their first of the game – on Spalding’s 41-yard TD run with 2:34 to play.

Spalding finished with 85 yards rushing on 11 carries.