In the closest Mid-American Conference of the weekend, Ohio's Cameron Odom caught a seven-yard, game-winning touchdown pass in double-overtime to top Eastern Michigan.
The Eagles were handed their first loss of the season and Ohio was able to start off conference play with a nail-biting win.
In the other MAC game this weekend, Miami (Ohio) went on the road to beat Central Michigan in blowout fashion.
Nonconference action was highlighted by Toledo and Kent State both playing against Power Five conference teams. Neither team had much success as the Rockets fell to No. 14 Miami and No.