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Nick Woodford scores 3 times and Central Michigan defeats Eastern Michigan 35-7 in Detroit

DETROIT (AP) — Nick Woodford ran for three touchdowns and Central Michigan rolled past Eastern Michigan 35-7 on Wednesday night at Ford Field.The Chippewas (4-5, 2-3 Mid-American Conference) had a total of 235 yards rushing, 123 by Woodford, who scored on runs of 11, 2 and 1 yard.

Nick Woodford contributed three touchdowns as Central Michigan convincingly defeated Eastern Michigan 35-7 at Ford Field in Detroit on Wednesday night. The Chippewas compiled a total of 235 rushing yards, with Woodford accounting for 123 of those yards on three scoring runs of 11, 2, and 1 yard. Jadyn Glasser threw for 175 yards on 14-of-19 passing, including an 8-yard touchdown pass to Nasir Williams for the first points of the game.

Central Michigan outgained Eastern Michigan by a margin of 418-177 in total offense. The Eagles managed 103 passing yards and 74 rushing yards. Eastern Michigan scored once, with 10 seconds left in the game, through a 6-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Jace Stuckey to Harold Mack. The Eagles, currently 4-6, have a 3-3 record in the Mid-American Conference.

This matchup at Ford Field is part of a series dating back to 1902, with Central Michigan holding a 66-32-6 edge. Central Michigan's next game will be against Sacramento State on the following Wednesday. Eastern Michigan will face Western Michigan on November 17.

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