Michigan Cross Country Wins EMU Fall Classic; Ohio Football Edges EMU 28-21

Eastern Michigan's football team fought hard in their game against Ohio, falling 28-21 despite a strong start and solid defensive efforts, including red zone stops and an early offensive surge. Ohio's quarterback Parker Navarro had a standout performance with 315 passing yards and two touchdowns, supported by wide receivers Chase Hendricks and Rodney Harris II, who both surpassed 100 receiving yards. The Bobcats pulled away in the fourth quarter with touchdown drives, while Eastern Michigan's late touchdown was insufficient to reclaim the lead. On defense, Ohio was led by junior safety Jalen Thomeson and freshman linebacker who made significant tackles and forced a key turnover. Meanwhile, Michigan's cross country team excelled at the EMU Fall Classic, placing three runners in the top five and showing strong team culture and endurance, with freshmen Henry Dixon and Brennan McEwen notably winning and placing highly. Both teams demonstrated resilience and competitive spirit in their respective sports events at EMU venues.