Eastern Michigan Eagles defeat Sacramento State Hornets 28-17: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · NCAAF · Sacramento State Hornets 17, Eastern Michigan Eagles 28
The Eastern Michigan Eagles beat the Sacramento State Hornets 28-17 on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Rynearson Stadium. The Eastern Michigan Eagles covered the spread as 9-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 53, with 45 points combined.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles final score and game recap
The Eastern Michigan Eagles won by 11 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Carson Conklin (Sacramento State Hornets): 25/46 passing for 221 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Onterrio Smith Jr. (Sacramento State Hornets): 9 catches for 88 yards.
- Noah Kim (Eastern Michigan Eagles): 27/38 passing for 279 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Nick Devereaux (Eastern Michigan Eagles): 6 catches for 73 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Sacramento State Hornets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles?
The Eastern Michigan Eagles covered the spread as 9-point favorites, winning by 11 points.
The spread opened at Eastern Michigan Eagles -10 and closed at Eastern Michigan Eagles -9.
Did Sacramento State Hornets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles go over or under the total?
The game went under: 45 points combined against a closing total of 53, under by 8.
The total opened at 53.5 and closed at 53.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Sacramento State Hornets at +276 and the Eastern Michigan Eagles at -354. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Eastern Michigan Eagles a 75% favorite. The Eastern Michigan Eagles won as the favorite at -354: $28.25 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Sacramento State Hornets between the open and the close, and the Eastern Michigan Eagles covered. The total moved down from 53.5 to 53, and the game went under.
Sacramento State Hornets and Eastern Michigan Eagles betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Sacramento State Hornets 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Eastern Michigan Eagles 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Sacramento State Hornets and Eastern Michigan Eagles?
Next for the Sacramento State Hornets: the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Next for the Eastern Michigan Eagles: the San José State Spartans at home on Friday, September 4, 2026.