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Eagles football team offers running back Daveon Hunter

By Charles Post · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

Daveon Hunter, who is a 3-star running back according to 247 Sports, was offered a scholarship from the Eastern Michigan football program on Monday, Nov. 11. The senior running back is 5’10” and 200 pounds. He attends Chandler High School in Arizona and is slated to graduate at the end of the current school year.

Eastern Michigan dominates Akron to win fifth game of the year

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

On the coldest game of the year for Eastern Michigan, the Eagles’ running game was nothing but hot. Eastern Michigan football got back in the win column after two consecutive losses, topping Akron 42-14. The Eagles are now 5-5 on the season and 2-4 in conference play.

Week 12 Preview: EMU looks to snap a two-game losing skid against Akron

By Joey Pisaneschi · Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019

In order to become bowl eligible for the third time in the last four seasons, Eastern Michigan must win at minimum two of their last three games. The Eagles will play two "MACtion" games on Tuesday nights, both on the road. The first is a road trip on Tuesday, Nov. 12 as the Eagles travel to Infocision Stadium to play the 0-9 Akron Zips and first year head coach Tom Arth.

A closer look at senior specialist Drake Sutton

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019

Special teams has been the deciding factor in a few of Eastern Michigan's football games this season. Whether it be the game winning field goal by Chad Ryland against Illinois, the punt by Jake Julien to run the clock out against Western Michigan or many other instances throughout the season, Eastern Michigan has shown moments of greatness on the special teams side of the ball.

EMU football grounded by Bulls 43-14 at home

By Joey Pisaneschi · Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019

Eastern Michigan started off strong against Buffalo, striking first blood on an 80-yard touchdown pass from Mike Glass III to Mathew Sexton. The good news would stop there for the Eagles, then giving up 43 unanswered points before ending in a 43-14 loss. Eastern Michigan is now 4-5 on the season, and drops to 1-4 within the MAC.

Ty Eddington hopes to make most of senior season after return from injury

By Zach Sturgill · Friday, Nov. 1, 2019

Ty Eddington, a senior at Eastern Michigan University and defensive lineman, was hurt just a few days before the team's season opener against Coastal Carolina on Saturday, Aug. 31. He now says he is ready to be back and in the rotation on the EMU defensive line.

Week 10 Preview: The Eagles look ahead to matchup with Buffalo

By Charles Post · Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019

Eastern Michigan football returns to action against Buffalo on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Rynearson Stadium. Both teams are looking to make up ground in the MAC standings as the Eagles are two games back in the MAC West and the Bulls are one game back in the MAC East. Eastern Michigan (4-4, 1-3) is coming off a 37-34 loss to the Toledo Rockets on the road, while Buffalo (4-4, 2-2) defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 43-20 last weekend.

Eastern Michigan falls to Toledo in overtime

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

On a wet and gloomy afternoon, Eastern Michigan and Toledo shared a back and forth, hard fought and high staked football game. With the inclement weather, running the football would prove to be very important for both teams. Eastern Michigan allowed a season-high 366 rushing yards.

Preston Hutchinson impresses in debut

By Charles Post · Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

Eastern Michigan was skeptical of their roster after filling the quarter-back position against Western Michigan Oct. 19. Mike Glass III, EMU’s starter and captain, was out with an injury. Preston Hutchinson, the backup, was forced into duty and started the Eagles crucial game against the Broncos at home.

Creighton's impact on the EMU football program

By Charles Post · Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

Chris Creighton was hired by Eastern Michigan before the 2014 season and after Ron English being fired the year prior. English was the Eagles head coach for four years before being fired nine games into his fifth campaign. English led them to just one six-win season, with a record of 11-46. Creighton has doubled that and is on the verge of adding another one this year.

Week 9 Preview: Eastern Michigan takes on Toledo

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

After two consecutive home games, head coach Chris Creighton and the Eastern Michigan Eagles hit the road Oct. 26 to play the Rockets from the University of Toledo. Toledo is coming off two straight losses, including a 52-14 loss at the hands of Ball State University.

Preston Hutchinson shines in Eastern Michigan's 34-27 win over Western Michigan

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019

Preston Hutchinson's heroic performance in his first career start gave the Eagles their first win over Western Michigan in six seasons on Saturday, Oct. 19 by a score of 34-27. Hutchinson stepped in for an injured Mike Glass III and threw for 357 yards while completing 84% of his passes and accounting for four touchdowns.

Kobie Beltram steps up in senior season

By Jadan Shorts · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

Eastern Michigan football continues to support one another as their season comes to the halfway point. A big part of the Eagles’ team has been the defense and Kobie Beltram has stepped up during his senior season. Beltram has had a diligent season so far.

Breck Turner prepares for rival Western Michigan

By Charles Post · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

Breck Turner committed to the Eagles prior to the 2016 season, and now he’s a senior running back looking to end his career with a successful season. Before the season began, Turner was named to the Doak Walker award watch list for the top running back in the country, which included 71 players.

Week 8 Preview: Eastern Michigan looks to bounce back against Western Michigan

By Joey Pisaneschi · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

Although Eastern Michigan head coach Chris Creighton and the Eagles have dropped the first two games of the Mid-American Conference schedule, the team still sits at 3-3 on the season and are very much alive in the race for the top spot in the MAC West ahead of their matchup against rival Western Michigan.

Line Latu and the receiving core for the Eagles

By Zach Sturgill · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

Line Latu is playing in his second season with the Eastern Michigan Eagles after coming from San Mateo Community College in California, where former lineman Jimmy Leatiota and former receiver Johnnie Niupalau also attended before transferring to EMU.

Eagles drop a heart breaker 29-23 against Ball State

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

On a cold Saturday afternoon that started off with so much promise for the Eagles, they would go on to lose to Ball State in a game that went all the way down to the wire and fall to 0-2 in the MAC and 3-3 overall for the 2019 season.

Around the MAC: Toledo leads the MAC West following win over Western Michigan

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

The halfway point in the 2019 college football season just passed and the competition has never been tighter in the Mid-American Conference. The Toledo Rockets (4-1, 1-0) lead the MAC West while Ball State (2-3, 0-1) trails them for second place. Ohio (2-3, 1-0), Miami (2-3, 1-0) and Kent State (2-3, 1-0) are all tied at the top of the MAC East after winning their first conference game.

Hassan Beydoun: The walk-on making plays for Eastern Michigan

By Zach Sturgill · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

"I knew that ever since I was out of high school that I could play D-1 football. I just never had any looks, I was under recruited, nothing from D-2 or D-3," Hassan Beydoun said. "I did have a moment where I just gave up, like I was just coming to Eastern academically. Then I saw a tweet about trying out, and I was like 'why not? I know I'm capable of doing it.’”

Week 7 Preview: Homecoming versus the Cardinals

By Joey Pisaneschi · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019

Eastern Michigan dropped their first conference game of the season at Central Michigan by a score of 42-16. In the loss, Mike Glass III threw for 193 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The Eagles leading rusher was Willie Parker, who finished the game with just 43 yards on eight carries. Central Michigan's leading rusher, Jonathan Ward, totaled 132 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. Despite the loss, the Eagles remain positive.