Eastern Kentucky trips Miami of Ohio

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Oxford, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – A trick play helped lift Eastern Kentucky to its first win over an FBS program in 29 years, a 17-10 triumph over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.

With the game tied 10-10, and both offenses sputtering in the fourth quarter, EKU wide receiver Jeff Glover took the second handoff on a backfield reverse and connected with a wide-open Deno Montgomery downfield for a 43-yard touchdown that gave the Colonels the lead with 4:43 remaining.

Stanley Absanon, who scored on an interception in the third quarter, sealed the victory by picking off Miami quarterback Andrew Hendrix on the RedHawks’ ensuing drive.

Miami has lost 18 straight games dating to the 2012 season.

EKU’s last win over an FBS program was 45-21 against Louisville in 1985.

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