The game ended past 2 a.m. for the folks in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Traveling three time zones west didn’t seem to affect Eastern Michigan (2-2). The Eagles nearly had another road upset win in their pocket, but the victory slipped away in the overtime period. San Diego State (3-1) prevailed over the Eagles on the leg of John Baron II.
The First Team All-Mountain West kicker sunk the 38-yarder down the middle, capitalizing on the Eagles’ crucial turnover on their lone overtime drive. Eastern Michigan quarterback Mike Glass III heaved up a prayer into zone coverage on second and long in the extra period, and San Diego State made a leaping grab to give the offense the chance to seal the game.