Final
August 29, 2026 β’ Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ August 29, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Sacramento State Hornets (0-1) takes on Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-0) at Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti.
Sacramento State Hornets
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAC
|
0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
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EAS
|
0 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
14:20
N. Kim run for 5 yds, for a TD (R. Kessinger KICK)
Score
9:24
Grant Meadors 40 Yd Field Goal
Score
7:50
Santonyo Isaac 40 Yd pass from Noah Kim (Rudy Kessinger Kick)
Score
5:07
Braydon Bennett 7 Yd Run (Rudy Kessinger Kick)
Score
0:54
Xavier Williams 29 Yd Fumble Return (Grant Meadors Kick)
Score
13:31
N. Kim pass to N. Devereaux for 31 yds, for a TD (R. Kessinger KICK)
Score
8:23
I. Ene run for 1 yd, for a TD (G. Meadors KICK)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
37%
Sacramento State Hornets
VS
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Eastern Michigan Eagles
Projected Score
SAC 18
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EAS 23
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Eastern Michigan Eagles scoring offense aligns well against Sacramento State Hornets defense.
- Sacramento State Hornets aerial attack exposes Eastern Michigan Eagles secondary.
- Eastern Michigan Eagles rushing attack has the advantage.
Sacramento State Hornets
STAT
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Eastern Michigan Eagles plays on familiar turf at Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Sacramento State Hornets Could Win
Sacramento State Hornets will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Eastern Michigan Eagles Could Win
Eastern Michigan Eagles scoring offense aligns well against Sacramento State Hornets defense.
Deciding Factor
Sacramento State Hornets aerial attack exposes Eastern Michigan Eagles secondary.
Game Details
Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
9,401
Closing Odds
Line: EMU -9.5 | O/U: 52.5
Team Leaders
Sacramento State Hornets Leaders
Carson Conklin
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Curron Borders
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Matthew Auau
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Eastern Michigan Eagles Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Sacramento State Hornets (69.9%)
Eastern Michigan Eagles (30.1%)
Total Submissions: 53 circles
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