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EMU Wins Home Opener On Last-Minute Heroics

Video: Game Winning Punt Block. Postgame Press Conference. Recap Video.

Postgame Audio: Mathew_Sexton. Chris_Creighton.

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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Senior Mathew Sexton (Clinton, Mich.) returned a blocked punt 30 yards for a touchdown with 10 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, as the Eastern Michigan University football team emerged victorious against Central Connecticut State University, 34-29, Saturday, Sept. 21 at "The Factory" inside Rynearson Stadium.

The Eagles improve to 3-1 on the year with the victory, while Blue Devils drop their first contest of the year and now hold a 3-1 record.