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Football wins on Homecoming despite offensive line woes

Junior running back Devon Spalding, bottom right, is taken down in the backfield by a host of defenders during the game against Ball State on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Kelly / Shorts Stadium.

With 1:37 left to play in the game Saturday, Ball State had a chance to deliver Central Michigan football its third straight loss.

Then, Amari Coleman sealed the win for the Chippewas.

Scores from around the MAC

Ohio 30, Bowling Green 24

Akron 35, Miami 13

Toledo 35, Eastern Michigan 20

Kent State 44, Buffalo 20

Western Michigan 45, Northern Illinois 30

With the Cardinal's down 24-21 and driving inside CMU's redzone, BSU’s quarterback Riley Neal dropped back and threw a jump ball into the end zone.