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This has turned into quite a game.

After No Illinois' first touchdown, the way they scored so easily, you would think, this is going to be a rout.

But Eastern Michigan came back, and at one point, took the lead by 14 ... with 9 mins left in the 4th, Northern Illinois scored a TD bring the game within 7 ... with just 3 mins left, they then held Eastern Michigan to a punt, which the Huskies have blocked, inside the 15 yard line ... two plays later, we have a tied game.

Eastern Mich has the ball with 1 minute left, and is attempting to get into field goal range.

Eastern Michigan is currently 2-5 ~ Northern Illinois is 5-2

But that is deceptive, because 4 of those losses by Eastern Michigan were really tight games, and last weekend they took Western Michigan the distance, losing in OT.

The MAC is not disappointing Thursday Night.

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Eastern Michigan lines up for the win with 0:02 left in regulation ...

As time expires, Eastern Michigan Kicker Fricano for the third time tonight, Misses [wide left].

We have Over Time.

This will be Eastern Michigan's 3rd Overtime game in their last 4 conference games.

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First Drive, Fricano redeems himself, as he kicks a field goal to give Eastern Michigan the lead.

Northern Illinois responds ... puts the ball into the end zone to win the game 30 -27.

Eastern Michigan loses their 6th game in a row falling to 2-6 on the season

Northern Illinois has now improved their record to 6-2, making them bowl eligible. With Toledo blowing out Ball State earlier tonight, The Huskies & the Rockets are tied in the MAC both with Conference records being 4-0, making their game next weekend pretty much for the MAC West division representative.

Toledo's overall record stands @ 7-1, with their only loss being at the hands of Miami (FL).

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