Watch a college football team kickoff from inside the red zone

Here’s something you don’t see everyday: Three penalties forced an Eastern Michigan kickoff from the Charlotte 20-yard line during their game Saturday.

So, kicking from where its opponent would have started after a touchback anyway, the Eagles decided to attempt an onside kick.

Never really seen this before. @SportsCenter @NCGridironNews pic.twitter.com/6RFX20ZAbT

— Justin Jones (@NCGridiron) September 18, 2016

After 3 personal foul penalties, Eastern Michigan kicked off from the Charlotte 20-yard line (h/t EMU Athletics) pic.twitter.com/hYwsqakuwp

— ESPNU (@ESPNU) September 18, 2016

The onside attempt was unsuccessful considering Eastern Michigan didn’t recover it. However, strategically, it worked since Charlotte recovered on the 17-yard line, rather than start from the 20, which was almost guaranteed with a capable kickoff specialist.

Eastern Michigan defeated Charlotte 37-19.

Jason Hall

Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.