Eastern Michigan Eagles 23–26 Central Michigan Chippewas: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 26–23 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 23, Central Michigan Chippewas 26.

Game summary

Central Michigan Chippewas edged Eastern Michigan Eagles 26–23 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 214.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.21 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Austin Smith — 101.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Tanner Knue — 7 rec, 68.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Michigan (+0.301/play) vs Eastern Michigan (+0.182/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles	6	3	12	0	23
Central Michigan Chippewas	6	6	3	6	26

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles

+3OPP 38

+3OPP 10

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Central Michigan
Q1TD
JBJase Bauer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Jase Bauer rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q1TD
ASAustin Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Austin Smith rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Eastern Michigan
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 38
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 55 yards
Central Michigan
Q2TD
CPChris Parker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Jase Bauer pass to Chris Parker for a touchdown (19 yards)
Eastern Michigan
Q3TD
TKTanner Knue
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Austin Smith pass to Tanner Knue for a touchdown (4 yards)
Central Michigan
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 27 yards
Eastern Michigan
Q3TD
SESamson Evans
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Samson Evans rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q4TD
MLMarion Lukes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Marion Lukes rushes 24 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 214.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +5.62 EPA
Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 170.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.24 EPA

Rushing

Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
Myles Bailey (Central Michigan) — 86.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Jaylon Jackson (Eastern Michigan) — 62.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Receiving

Tanner Knue (Eastern Michigan) — 7 rec · 68.0 yds +0.57 EPA
JB Mitchell III (Eastern Michigan) — 5 rec · 48.0 yds +0.13 EPA
Chris Parker (Central Michigan) — 4 rec · 49.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jase Bauer	Central Michigan	27	70.4%	214	1	+0.21	+5.62
Austin Smith	Eastern Michigan	30	63.3%	170	1	+0.14	+4.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Eastern Michigan	Central Michigan
Plays	65	52
EPA / play	+0.182	+0.301
Total EPA	+11.81	+15.67
Success rate	46.2%	53.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.141	+0.208
Rush EPA / play	+0.216	+0.402
Yards	357	409

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	9	91	+7.67	Rush TD
Q1	Eastern Michigan	9	65	+5.54	Rush TD
Q1	Central Michigan	4	24	-0.82	Punt
Q1	Eastern Michigan	9	60	-1.57	Ended
Q2	Central Michigan	8	57	-0.56	Interception
Q2	Eastern Michigan	10	61	+1.68	Field goal
Q2	Central Michigan	5	28	-0.06	Punt
Q2	Eastern Michigan	3	5	-0.40	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	4	52	+5.54	Pass TD
Q2	Eastern Michigan	11	66	+5.24	Pass TD
Q3	Central Michigan	8	71	+1.88	Field goal
Q3	Eastern Michigan	6	60	+5.29	Rush TD
Q3	Central Michigan	5	13	-2.44	Punt
Q4	Eastern Michigan	3	-4	-2.70	Punt
Q4	Central Michigan	6	58	+4.69	Rush TD
Q4	Eastern Michigan	14	44	-1.26	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer pass to Chris Parker for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.73 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer pass intercepted (-4.59 EPA)
Q2 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer pass to Myles Bailey for 23 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.22 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Field goal good from 55 yards (+3.06 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Marion Lukes rushes 24 yards for a touchdown (+2.91 EPA)
Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Penalty (4th & 3) (+2.64 EPA)
Q4 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Jase Bauer sacked for a loss of 8 yards (3rd & 8) (-2.61 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Samson Evans rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-2.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (26–23) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) — 214.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Central Michigan at 0.301 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 23, Central Michigan Chippewas 26 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 23–26.

Where can I find the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532410.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?

Jase Bauer (Central Michigan) led passers with 214.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Michigan Eagles at Central Michigan Chippewas in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.