MUNCIE, Ind. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team overcame a 21-point first quarter deficit to defeat Ball State University, 48-41, Tuesday night at Schuemann Stadium to become bowl eligible for the first time since 1995. The 21-point comeback tied the largest deficit overcome by an Eagles team in program history.
The EMU (6-4, 3-3 MAC) offense carried the day, totaling a season-high 622 yards of total offense, including 468 through the air and 154 on the ground. It was the fourth-most total offense by EMU in program history and the most since 2012.