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Central Michigan tops Ball State on Labas' game-winning TD

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Chris Parker - Two touchdowns in best game of yearParker caught 5 of 6 targets for 79 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 37-34 victory versus Ball State.

ImpactParker had his best game of the year with nearly 80 yards and two end zone appearances. The junior receiver struggled last week against Illinois with just one reception, but he showed this past Saturday that he can produce at high levels against conference opponents.

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B.J. Harris - Huge game out of left fieldHarris compiled eight carries for 151 yards and hauled in all two targets for five yards during Saturday's 37-34 victory against Ball State.

ImpactHarris was spectacular on the ground even with just eight carries, as he got to 151 yards by the end of the matchup. This performance could be an anomaly as the running back has posted nothing close to it in any other games this season, but Central Michigan's heavy run attack could help his involvement in the coming outings.

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Bert Emanuel Jr. - Rushing machine in close winEmanuel completed 1 of 1 passes for seven yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-34 victory versus Ball State. He also had seven rushes for 33 yards with two touchdowns.

ImpactEmanuel was brought in a lot to put up carries, and he was efficient as he found two touchdowns on the ground throughout the matchup. The 6-foot-3 quarterback didn't appear to be much of a passer except for his goal-line dish, but he does look to be a playmaker that could be relied on heavily in the coming weeks with Central Michigan's run attack.

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Joe Labas - Isn't focal point of offense in winLabas was 14-for-20 passing for 185 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-34 victory over Ball State.

ImpactLabas had his sole passing touchdown for the win in the fourth quarter, but he wasn't relied on much throughout the matchup. Central Michigan appears to be relying on the run heavily this season and even brought in quarterback Bert Emmanuel to post carries especially in the red zone. Labas is the primary passer for the team, but he hasn't a consistent performer this season which gives him little to no fantasy upside.

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Qian Magwood - Nearly 100 yards in close lossMagwood notched six receptions (on eight targets) for 98 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-34 defeat to Central Michigan.

ImpactMagwood finally showed why he should be seen as the WR1 for Ball State, as he nearly got to 100 yards and found his second score of the season. The 6-foot pass catcher hasn't consistently been this good so far this year, but one more week like this one and he's back as a consistent fantasy producer.

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Tanner Koziol - Best performance of seasonKoziol caught 9 of 11 targets for 112 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-34 defeat against Central Michigan.

ImpactKoziol was amazing against the Chippewas and showed that he deserves a high production role in the passing game. The junior tight end was a consistent option for quarterback Kadin Semonza and even capped off his performance with a receiving touchdown in the nail-biting finish of the fourth quarter.

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Braedon Sloan - Back to huge productionSloan recorded 19 carries for 94 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 3 of 5 targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 37-34 defeat to Central Michigan.

ImpactSloan re-established himself as the leading running back and the team relied on him heavily even though a loss was the outcome. The senior ball carrier capped a huge performance with a third quarter 22-yard touchdown run but was still solid with nearly 100 yards by the end of the game. He should continue to produce at high levels especially as his carries stay in the double-digit mark.

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