College Football · FBS · Week 1 · Recap
E Michigan Beat Sacramento St 28-17 Behind Noah Kim's 279 Passing Yards
The Eastern Michigan Eagles beat the Sacramento State Hornets 28-17 at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI on Saturday, August 29, 2026 in FBS college football Week 1 action.
E Michigan led 21-10 at halftime. The second quarter swung it: E Michigan outscored its opponent 21-10.
E Michigan moves to 1-0, while Sacramento St falls to 0-1.
Top performers
Carson Conklin (SAC, QB): 25/46, 222 YDS, 1 INT
Isaiah Ene (SAC, RB): 3 CAR, 44 YDS, 1 TD
Onterrio Smith Jr. (SAC, WR): 9 REC, 86 YDS
Noah Kim (EMU, QB): 27/38, 279 YDS, 2 TD
Amareon Blue (EMU, RB): 12 CAR, 55 YDS
Benson Prosper (EMU, WR): 7 REC, 81 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q2 14:20EMUN. Kim run for 5 yds, for a TD0-7
- Q2 9:24SACGrant Meadors 40 Yd Field Goal3-7
- Q2 7:50EMUSantonyo Isaac 40 Yd pass from Noah Kim3-14
- Q2 5:07EMUBraydon Bennett 7 Yd Run3-21
- Q2 0:54SACXavier Williams 29 Yd Fumble Return10-21
- Q4 13:31EMUN. Kim pass to N. Devereaux for 31 yds, for a TD10-28
- Q4 8:23SACI. Ene run for 1 yd, for a TD17-28
Team stats
| SAC | EMU | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 268 | 348 |
| First downs | 13 | 21 |
| Third down | 3-14 | 5-15 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 27:32 | 32:28 |