Ohio's defense played a crucial role in their win over Eastern Michigan, securing a 28-21 victory on the road.
The final score does not accurately reflect the game's dynamics, as Ohio initially struggled, allowing Eastern Michigan to score touchdowns on their first two drives. Eastern Michigan's quarterback, Noah Kim, was instrumental in these early scores, with one touchdown on the ground and one through the air.
Despite Eastern Michigan's strong start, which saw them lead 14-7 after the first quarter with 177 yards of offense, Ohio's defense adjusted and limited them to just seven points for the remainder of the game.
“It's a four-quarter game,”
said junior safety Jalen Thomeson.
“We just play through four quarters. We don't really let stuff that happens during the game deter how we play.”
Author's summary: Ohio's defense led the team to a comeback victory.