Eastern Illinois trips Jacksonville State 31-28
Saturday, October 13, 2012
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) -- Chris Wright caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jimmy Garoppolo with 3:37 left in the game, giving Eastern Illinois a 31-28 victory over Jacksonville State on Saturday.
The decisive drive went 80 yards in 11 plays and took 2:46 off the clock.
Erik Lora caught 11 passes for 128 yards for Eastern Illinois (4-3, 3-1 Ohio Valley). Garoppolo completed 26 of 51 passes for 220 yards with a pair of interceptions. Jake Walker rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown.
Washaun Ealey had a big day for Jacksonville State (3-3, 2-2), rushing for 149 yards and three TDs.
The Eastern Illinois defense came up with three interceptions of Jacksonville State's Marques Ivory.
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