DONTAE MCMILLAN #28 - RUNNING BACK - EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES
1014  YDS  •
177  ATT  •
4  TD 
#28 - RUNNING BACK - EASTERN MICHIGAN EAGLES
1014 YDS
177 ATT
4 TD
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All-out dominance in finale McMillan compiled 11 rushes for 111 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 126 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 31-21 defeat against Western Michigan.
Impact McMillan recorded double-digit carries for the tenth straight game in the loss to the Broncos, and he ended up surpassing 100 rushing yards and punching in a score on the ground. The 5-foot-10 running back also showcased receiving skills that haven't been utilized much this season, totaling 126 receiving yards and a touchdown on just 4 catches. McMillan's dual-threat performance was definitely his best of the year. He'll close out his final season with 177 rushes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns, along with 33 catches for 375 yards and three scores in the air.
NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

WMU takes MAC regular-season title with 31-21 win over EMU, awaits league championship game opponent

Broc Lowry rushed for two touchdowns and Western Michigan scored 28 points off four turnovers in beating Eastern Michigan 31-21 on Tuesday night to win the Mid-American Conference...
NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press
93 total yards in win McMillan had 21 carries for 80 yards and reeled in all two targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 24-9 win against Ball State.
Impact McMillan logged his third game of the season with 20 or more carries, but he didn't capitalize as much as he could've. With that being said, the 5-foot-10 running back remains the workhorse in the Eagles' backfield, so he'll look to finish out the season strong against Western Michigan next Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches 100 rushing yards in win McMillan totaled 19 rushes for 100 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-21 win over Bowling Green.
Impact McMillan bounced back from a rough two-game stretch in the win over the Falcons, rushing for 100 yards and punching in his third rushing touchdown of the season. The starting running back has now recorded four games this season with 100 or more yards on the ground. He should be poised for another high-usage game at Ball State next Saturday.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kim, McMillan lift Eastern Michigan over Bowling Green 27-21

Dontae McMillan ran for 100 yards and a touchdown, and Noah Kim threw for 210 yards and a score as Eastern Michigan edged Bowling Green 27–21
NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press
Not much to show in loss McMillan totaled 10 carries for 49 yards and caught 5 of 6 targets for nine yards during Saturday's 28-21 loss against Ohio.
Impact Even in his seventh-straight game with double-digit touches, McMillan was unable to get things going with just 58 total yards. The starting running back has shown dominance at many points this season, but a recent passing script for the Eagles has caused a hit in his performances. He'll hopefully be more involved against Bowling Green after EMU's bye week.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Down week vs. RedHawks McMillan accrued 11 rushes for 37 yards and gathered in 1 of 2 targets for six yards during Saturday's 44-30 defeat versus Miami (OH).
Impact McMillan didn't do much in the loss to the RedHawks, and he saw his production go down from the 21.5 carries and 110.5 yards he was averaging in the previous two weeks. The starting running back still led the Eagles' backfield, so it doesn't appear his job is in jeopardy. He'll look to get more involved against Ohio next weekend.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Amasses 104 yards in win McMillan tallied 23 rushes for 104 yards and reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 16-10 win against Northern Illinois.
Impact McMillan garnered his highest rushing attempts of the season in the win over the Huskies, and he converted it into his third game of the year with more than 100 rushing yards. The 5-foot-10 running back has now logged 105 rushes for 637 yards and two touchdowns so far this season. He's also recorded 20 or more carries in back-to-back outings.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Amasses 104 yards in win McMillan tallied 23 rushes for 104 yards and reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 16-10 win against Northern Illinois.
Impact McMillan garnered his highest rushing attempts of the season in the win over the Huskies, and he converted it into his third game of the year with more than 100 rushing yards. The 5-foot-10 running back has now logged 105 rushes for 637 yards and two touchdowns so far this season. He's also recorded 20 or more carries in back-to-back outings.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Long's fourth-quarter score sends Eastern Michigan past Northern Illinois, 16-10

Noah Kim’s fourth quarter touchdown throw to Joshua Long helped give Eastern Michigan a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday
OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Snow accounts for 3 TDs, including one in OT to push Buffalo past Eastern Michigan 31-30

Victor Snow caught two touchdown passes and ran for another in overtime to lead Buffalo to a 31-30 win against Eastern Michigan on Saturday
OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press
Totals 117 yards in close loss McMillan tallied 20 carries for 117 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-30 overtime defeat against Buffalo.
Impact McMillan was dominant in the close loss to the Bulls, cashing in a touchdown in the second quarter and finishing with his second 100-plus yard game of the year. The 5-foot-10 running back now has four straight games with double-digit carries, and his role as the Eagles' RB1 has been solidified at this point in the season. He'll aim to keep his high volume going against Northern Illinois this upcoming Saturday.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 117 yards in close loss McMillan tallied 20 carries for 117 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-30 overtime defeat against Buffalo.
Impact McMillan was dominant in the close loss to the Bulls, cashing in a touchdown in the second quarter and finishing with his second 100-plus yard game of the year. The 5-foot-10 running back now has four straight games with double-digit carries, and his role as the Eagles' RB1 has been solidified at this point in the season. He'll aim to keep his high volume going against Northern Illinois this upcoming Saturday.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Surpasses 100 total yards in loss McMillan recorded 13 rushes for 71 yards and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 33 yards during Saturday's 24-13 defeat versus Central Michigan.
Impact McMillan was one of the only bright spots of the Eagles' offense in the loss, but his efforts still weren't enough to get a win. The starting running back might have also had a touchdown in the win, but starting quarterback Noah Kim punched one in in the third quarter. McMillan will should continue to command a high volume of touches at Buffalo this upcoming Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Surpasses 100 total yards in loss McMillan recorded 13 rushes for 71 yards and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 33 yards during Saturday's 24-13 defeat versus Central Michigan.
Impact McMillan was one of the only bright spots of the Eagles' offense in the loss, but his efforts still weren't enough to get a win. The starting running back might have also had a touchdown in the win, but starting quarterback Noah Kim punched one in in the third quarter. McMillan will should continue to command a high volume of touches at Buffalo this upcoming Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
126 yards in close victory McMillan posted 19 rushes for 126 yards and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 34-31 win over Louisiana.
Impact McMillan went crazy off his 19 carries, amassing his best total yardage of the season by a long shot. The starting running back has seen his usage uptick in each game this season, with 21 touches being his peak. He'll look to keep his usage at a high at Central Michigan next Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
126 yards in close victory McMillan posted 19 rushes for 126 yards and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 34-31 win over Louisiana.
Impact McMillan went crazy off his 19 carries, amassing his best total yardage of the season by a long shot. The starting running back has seen his usage uptick in each game this season, with 21 touches being his peak. He'll look to keep his usage at a high at Central Michigan next Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kessinger's walk-off field goal pushes Eastern Michigan over Louisiana-Lafayette 34-31

Rudy Kessinger kicked a 41-yard field goal with three seconds left to give Eastern Michigan a 34-31 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday, the Eagles’ first victory of the seaso...
SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press
83 rushing yards in blowout McMillan tallied 13 carries for 83 yards and caught 3 of 4 targets for 22 yards during Saturday's 48-23 defeat versus Kentucky.
Impact McMillan wasn't given a high volume of rushes given that the Eagles were playing from behind, but he still made the most of his 13 carries. The starting running back has yet to see a normal game this season, so it's unknown whether he'll garner a large amount of carries versus similar competition. This will be tested against Louisiana-Lafayette this upcoming Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
83 rushing yards in blowout McMillan tallied 13 carries for 83 yards and caught 3 of 4 targets for 22 yards during Saturday's 48-23 defeat versus Kentucky.
Impact McMillan wasn't given a high volume of rushes given that the Eagles were playing from behind, but he still made the most of his 13 carries. The starting running back has yet to see a normal game this season, so it's unknown whether he'll garner a large amount of carries versus similar competition. This will be tested against Louisiana-Lafayette this upcoming Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Two total touchdowns in defeat McMillan had eight carries for 58 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-23 loss versus LIU Post.
Impact McMillan was a star for the Eagles' offense once again, with a huge play both on the rushing and receiving front. The starting running back grabbed a 33-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and he broke off with a 40-yard touchdown run in the third. The 5-foot-10 running back's big-play abilities will need to be utilized once again if Eastern Michigan hopes to compete at Kentucky next week.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Two total touchdowns in defeat McMillan had eight carries for 58 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-23 loss versus LIU Post.
Impact McMillan was a star for the Eagles' offense once again, with a huge play both on the rushing and receiving front. The starting running back grabbed a 33-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and he broke off with a 40-yard touchdown run in the third. The 5-foot-10 running back's big-play abilities will need to be utilized once again if Eastern Michigan hopes to compete at Kentucky next week.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Greenwood, Stanzani power FCS-member LIU to 28-23 victory over Eastern Michigan

Ethan Greenwood and Luca Stanzani each ran for two touchdowns and Long Island University defeated Eastern Michigan 28-23
SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press
113 total yards in defeat McMillan recorded nine rushes for 78 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 52-27 loss versus Texas State.
Impact McMillan wasn't utilized too heavily by the Eagles in the eventual blowout loss, but he made the most of his touches with 113 totals yards. The 5-foot-10 rusher likely saw his playing time cut time with the game eventually out of Eastern Michigan's hands. It'll be interesting how the team approaches the backfield next week versus LIU.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
113 total yards in defeat McMillan recorded nine rushes for 78 yards and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 52-27 loss versus Texas State.
Impact McMillan wasn't utilized too heavily by the Eagles in the eventual blowout loss, but he made the most of his touches with 113 totals yards. The 5-foot-10 rusher likely saw his playing time cut time with the game eventually out of Eastern Michigan's hands. It'll be interesting how the team approaches the backfield next week versus LIU.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
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