| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIU | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| CMU | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
Cent. Michigan 31, E. Illinois 12
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) -- Dan LeFevour threw for 213 yards and had three touchdown passes as Central Michigan defeated Eastern Illinois 31-12 on Thursday night.
LeFevour was 21-of-31 and had 42 yards rushing on 11 carries for the Chippewas (1-0).
Central Michigan never trailed, as Ontario Sneed scored the first touchdown of the season on a 23-yard run to put CMU up 10-3 in the second quarter. Sneed finished with 88 yards rushing on 13 carries.
Bodie Reeder threw for 201 yards for Eastern Illinois (0-1) and one touchdown, a 15-yard touchdown pass to Sean McGrath.
Bryan Anderson had nine receptions for 66 yards for Central Michigan, including a 5-yard touchdown reception, while Jean Pitts and Sean Skergen also had touchdown catches for the Chippewas.
Frank Zombo had 2 1/2 sacks to lead the Central Michigan defense, which held the Panthers to 83 yards rushing.
Central Michigan won its season opener for the first time since 2002.
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2022 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-0 | 9-3 |
| UT Martin | 5-0 | 7-4 |
| Tennessee State | 2-3 | 4-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 2-3 | 4-7 |
| Lindenwood | 2-3 | 7-3 |
| Murray State | 1-4 | 2-9 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-5 | 2-9 |
2022 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Buffalo | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Bowling Green | 5-3 | 6-7 |
| Miami (OH) | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Akron | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 5-3 | 9-5 |
| Eastern Michigan | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Western Michigan | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Central Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
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