Eastern Michigan rallies pass UMass 20-13

YPSILANTI, Mich. -- , Austin Smith threw two touchdown passes and Mark Lee Jr . had an interception in the fourth quarter as Eastern Michigan held off UMass on Saturday 20-13. Trailing 13-0 early in the third quarter, the Eagles (3-2) put together an extended drive , 11 plays, 75 yards , and a quick drive , 3 plays, 65 yards , to grab the lead. Smith, a sophomore in just his second start, capped the first one with an 8-yard pass to Darius Lassiter and the second with a 39-yard strike to Tanner Knue for a 14-13 lead. After forcing a three-and-out, the Eagles put together a nine-play, 65-yard drive and stretched the lead to 20-13 on an 8-yard run up the middle by Darius Boone. The Minutemen (1-4) had their only turnover on their next possession then had 49 yards on their last possession before losing the ball on downs at the EMU 31 with 1:41 to play.