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Within Seconds, Eastern Michigan Had The Best Touchdown of Week 7

It took virtually no time for us to get one of the best scores of the college football weekend. Starting the season at 1-5, Kent State needed to get cheeky in

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It took virtually no time for us to get one of the best scores of the college football weekend.

Starting the season at 1-5, Kent State needed to get cheeky in order to get the upper hand on their Week 7 opponent and MAC conference mate, the 3-3 Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Unfortunately for the Golden Flashes, their hosts were ready for the unorthodox. 

Kent State attempted an onside kick on the game's opening kickoff in Ypsilanti. Senior defensive back Kendrick Nowling was able to recover the kick attempt and subsequently won a foot race with EMU's coverage unit to the end zone.

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Eastern Michigan started the game up 7-0, where the score remains in the first half.

EMU have now returned three kickoffs for touchdowns this season, which leads all of FBS. 

"One thing that coach always emphasizes, even in practice, is always stay ready," Nowling said postgame. "I just saw the ball in the open field, picked it up, and took off...our coach keeps us prepared for anything."

Eastern Michigan would go on to win the game 28-14 behind two rushing touchdowns from Samson Evans. The Eagles improve 4-3 with a 2-1 MAC record.

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JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.

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