EMU has 3 picks in beating Akron 27-7, becomes bowl eligible

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Eastern Michigan intercepted Akron on three straight possessions, including one returned for a touchdown by Maxx Crosby, and the Eagles became bowl eligible with a 27-7 victory over Akron on Saturday.
With EMU (6-5, 4-3 Mid-American) leading 10-7 late in the third quarter, Kevin McGill leaped to make a one-handed pick of Alex Ramart’s pass at the Eagles’ 11-yard line. That interception didn’t result in a score but the Eagles’ punt to the Akro