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Eagles Edged in Double Overtime by Bobcats

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team fell in double overtime to Mid-American Conference East Division favorite Ohio University, 27-20, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 23, at "The Factory" inside Rynearson Stadium. It was the first multi-overtime game for EMU since a four-overtime affair in 2004.

Defense once again anchored the Eagles' (2-1, 0-1 MAC) effort, with the Green and White holding the potent Bobcats (3-1, 1-0 MAC) offense to 373 total yards, while forcing two turnovers.

Sophomore defensive back Brody Hoying (Coldwater, Ohio-Coldwater) led the EMU defensive charge with 10 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.