Overview

• Cade Graham drilled the go-ahead field goal with 4:13 remaining to put Central Michigan up for good.
• Denis Lynch missed a 33-yard attempt with 1:13 left and a 56-yarder as time expired to end San Jose State’s comeback bid.
• Leaning on the run, the Chippewas logged 51 carries for 236 yards, with Nahree Biggins rushing for 103 and Trey Cornist adding 99 and a 29-yard touchdown.
• Spartans quarterback Walker Eget threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns, including a 45-yard strike, with newcomer Danny Scudero posting nine catches for 189 yards, but Eget’s two interceptions and a fumble defined a 3-0 turnover deficit.
• The victory gave first-year coach Matt Drinkall a winning debut and snapped San Jose State’s five-game streak of home season-opening wins.