What Black Knight fans need to know as Army continues its tour through the Mid-American Conference. Who, where, when: Army (1-5) at Eastern Michigan (0-6, 0-3 MAC), Saturday, 1 p.m. TV: ESPN3 (Dan Gutowsky and Bob Chmiel have the call). Gambling is illegal in most states: Army is a 2.5-point favorite. Common opponent: Army lost to Kent State 31-17 last weekend. EMU lost to Kent State 41-14 on Oct. 6. So, defense might be an issue?: Yes, especially with Army missing top linebacker Nate Combs and with the EMU offense coming off a 47-point performance last week at home against…
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What Navy fans need to know about the Mids’ appearance under the Friday-night lights: Who, where, when: Navy (2-3) at Central Michigan (2-3, 0-2 Mid-American Conference), Friday, 8 p.m. TV: ESPN2 (Carter Blackburn and Rod Gilmore have the call). Gambling is illegal in most states: Central Michigan is a two-point favorite. Meet your starter: Freshman Keenan Reynolds takes over quarterbacking duties from junior Trey Miller. Miller was unable to practice Wednesday due to a nagging ankle injury, according to The Washington Post, making head coach Ken Niumatalolo’s decision easier. The Washington Times reports Reynolds will be the first freshman to…
Northern Illinois University defensive end Jake Coffman’s fourth-quarter interception sealed the Huskies’ 28-21 win against Central Michigan on Saturday, and helped earn the former Marine the MAC West Defensive Player of the Week award. Coffman, a senior, also had one and a half tackles for a loss and a sack in the victory. Coffman’s interception came on Central Michigan’s final drive of the game. The Broncos had moved the ball deep into Northern Illinois territory, putting themselves in position to tie the game. Coffman ended the threat with his pick at the 12-yard line. At age 26, Coffman is the…
