Robi Stuart broke through Eastern Michigan’s offensive line and Malik Fountain followed intently.
The duo crashed into EMU starting quarterback Mike Glass III, forcing him out of the game with a right leg injury midway through the second quarter.
Tyler Wiegers, the expected starter, jumped into action against Central Michigan, an in-state Mid-American Conference rivalry. That’s when coach John Bonamego’s defensive group capitalized, but it wasn’t enough.
Struggles from starting quarterback Tony Poljan allowed the Eagles (5-5, 3-3 MAC) pull off a 17-7 victory over the Chippewas (1-9, 0-6 MAC) on Nov. 3 at Rynearson Stadium.