Chippewas Postgame: Central Michigan's win over Oklahoma State by the numbers
STILLWATER— Thanks to a penalty that gave the Central Michigan football team one last play to do the unthinkable, the Chippewas knocked off No. 22 Oklahoma State 30-27 on a Hail Mary pass Saturday.
Here are some of the numbers from CMU's improbable victory.
00:00
There was no time on the clock when senior quarterback Cooper Rush started the game-winning play, connecting with senior receiver Jesse Kroll, who lateraled the ball back to junior receiver Corey Willis, who then dove into the endzone for the touchdown.
Due to an intentional grounding penalty called on Oklahoma State's quarterback Mason Rudolph on fourth down, CMU was awarded one last, untimed play.
361
Senior quarterback Cooper Rush threw for 361 yards, including the game-winning, 51-yard touchdown pass.
2
Junior tight end Tyler Conklin finished the game with his first two career touchdown receptions. He also led the team with seven catches and 96 yards.
1991
The last time Central Michigan defeated an AP Top-25 ranked opponent. On Sept. 14, 1991, the Chippewas topped No. 18 Michigan State 20-3.
52,523
The amount of fans in attendance at Boone Pickens Stadium for the game.
10
CMU outscored the Cowboys 13-3 in the fourth quarter.
57
The amount of rushing yards both teams finished the game with.
$10,000
The bonus head coach John Bonamego will receive for defeating a Power Five conference opponent.
$250,000
The amount of money Oklahoma State gave to CMU for agreeing to play the game.
2
The amount of games the Mid-American Conference suspended the eight officials who botched the application of the intentional grounding call.
