Before September 9, 2017, the Eastern Michigan Eagles football program had over 1,000 games under its belt. Unfortunately, not a single one of those contests resulted in a triumph over a Power Five school. But that history was forever edited on that late September afternoon in the small college town of Piscataway, New Jersey.
Leading 16-13 after an early fourth quarter field goal, Eastern Michigan had to rely on its defense to thwart the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Big Ten foe stormed down the field and planted its flag in Eagles’ territory, in position to tie it up or gain advantage — until strong safety Brody Hoying dramatically swung the field position in an instant.