Mimms leads Eastern Michigan past Kent State in 52-33 victory
- Delbert Mimms III rushed for two touchdowns and a career-high 145 yards, leading Eastern Michigan to victory.
- Kent State managed to tie the game three times, but Eastern Michigan regained control with key touchdowns.
- The win improved Eastern Michigan's record to 4-1, while Kent State remains winless at 0-5.
In a Mid-American Conference opener on Saturday, Eastern Michigan secured a decisive victory over Kent State, who remains winless this season. Delbert Mimms III was a standout performer, rushing for two touchdowns and achieving a career-high of 145 yards. This marked the first time an Eastern Michigan running back surpassed 100 yards since late November 2023. The Eagles dominated the ground game, accumulating a total of 273 rushing yards. The game saw Kent State tying the score three times, with the last tie occurring early in the second half when Tommy Ulatowski connected with Chrishon McCray for a 65-yard touchdown pass. However, Eastern Michigan quickly regained control, with Mimms scoring two crucial 27-yard touchdowns that helped extend their lead. Quarterback Cole Snyder contributed significantly to the Eagles' offense, completing 25 of 32 passes for 211 yards and a touchdown, while also adding a rushing touchdown. In contrast, Ulatowski had a challenging game despite throwing three touchdown passes and running for another score, completing 15 of 28 passes for 345 yards. This victory improved Eastern Michigan's record to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference, while Kent State fell to 0-5 and 0-1 in the conference. The game highlighted Eastern Michigan's strong running game and offensive efficiency, setting a positive tone for their season ahead.