{
  "id": 18245477,
  "title": "Nick Woodford scores 3 times and Central Michigan defeats Eastern Michigan 35-7 in Detroit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/nick-woodford-scores-3-times-and-central-michigan-defeats-eastern",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T04:16:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nick-woodford-scores-3-times-041633356.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nick Woodford scored three touchdowns in Central Michigan's 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan.",
    "Jadyn Glasser threw for 175 yards and an early touchdown pass in the game.",
    "Central Michigan outgained Eastern Michigan by a margin of 418-177 in total offense."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Central Michigan's dominant offensive performance reinforces their historical advantage in this long-standing rivalry and highlights a significant gap in total yardage between the two Mid-American Conference programs.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nick Woodford scores 3 times and Central Michigan defeats Eastern Michigan 35-7 in Detroit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/nick-woodford-scores-3-times-and-central-michigan-defeats-eastern-18246080",
        "published": "2026-11-05T04:16:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}