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James-Hamilton’s Kickoff Return, Defensive Stand Gives Ohio 24-20 Win over Eastern Michigan
Darren James-Hamilton’s late 100-yard kickoff return helped Ohio hold off Eastern Michigan, and the Bobcats’ defense stopped four goal-line tries.
On Saturday night, Ohio defeated Eastern Michigan 24-20, with Darren James-Hamilton's 100-yard kickoff return with 3:40 remaining extending the Bobcats' home winning streak to 17 straight games.
Eastern Michigan took a 20-17 lead on an eight-play, 98-yard drive capped by Brogan McCaughey's 24-yard touchdown pass to Joey Mattord before James-Hamilton's return reclaimed the lead.
Quarterback Nick Poulos threw for 266 yards and a touchdown while rushing for another score; Dom Dorwart added a 78-yard catch-and-run connection for Ohio's offense.
With less than 30 seconds remaining, Eastern Michigan reached the Bobcats' 4-yard line, but Ohio's defense forced four stops at the goal line to clinch the victory.
Eastern Michigan travels to Central Michigan on Nov. 4, while Ohio maintains an undefeated 4-0 record in the Mid-American Conference as the Bobcats continue their season.