Football

EMU Falls to San Diego at Sept. 22 Game

EMU loses to Buffalo despite offensive explosion 35-28

EMU Defeats Purdue, 20-19

Eagles Trounce Monmouth in First Game of Year

Eagles get bounced by Chippewas 42-30

Five interceptions from Brogan Roback -- including a pick six to seal the deal in the fourth quarter -- led to defeat for the Eastern Michigan University football team (3-7, 1-5) as they fell to the Chippewas from Central Michigan University (6-4, 4-2) 42-30 Wednesday Nov. 8 at Kelly-Shorts Stadium. 

Eagles Davis and Olson earn All-MAC selections

The Eastern Michigan University’s league office announced the women’s soccer team was awarded Mid-American Conference postseason honors, Thursday, Nov. 2. 

EMU drops Homecoming to Broncos

The 90th Homecoming game contained all that and more. However, it would be the in-state rivals that got the last laugh, as the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (2-5, 0-3) dropped yet another overtime heartbreaker to the Western Michigan Broncos (5-3, 3-1) 20-17 Saturday Oct. 21 at Rynearson Stadium. 

EMU football drops heartbreaker against Black Knights

 Despite career games from Brogan Roback and Ian Eriksen, the Eastern Michigan University football team dropped a heartbreaker to the Army Black Knights 28-27 Saturday Oct. 15. 

Eagles fall to WMU in OT 20-17; drop fifth straight

The battle of I-94. Bragging rights. The Michigan MAC trophy.  The 90th Homecoming game contained all that and more. However, it would be the in-state rivals that got the last laugh, as the Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-5, 0-3) dropped yet another overtime heartbreaker to the Western Michigan Broncos (5-3, 3-1) 20-17 Saturday Oct. 21 at Rynearson Stadium. 

Scott Wetherbee announced as EMU's new athletic director

Eastern Michigan University announced Scott Wetherbee as athletic director, completing the university’s search Tuesday, June 27. 

Eagles lose fourth in a row; fall just short to Army 28-27

Despite career games from Brogan Roback and Ian Eriksen, the Eastern Michigan University football team dropped a heartbreaker to the Army Black Knights 28-27 Saturday Oct. 15. 

Why Kaepernick should move on

It’s time for Colin Kaepernick to forget about playing professional football. It’s not because of his inability either.

Eastern Michigan University Eagles fall to Ohio Bobcats, 27-20

The Eastern Michigan University football team (2-1, 0-1) started their non-conference schedule with a loss, as they fell to the Ohio Bobcats (3-1, 1-0) in double overtime 27-20 Saturday Sept. 23, at Rynearson Stadium.  

Eastern Michigan University football defeats Big Ten team

The Eastern Michigan University football team (2-0, 0-0) notched their biggest regular season win in 126 seasons of football Saturday, Sept. 9, as they defeated the Scarlet Knights from Rutgers University (0-2, 0-0) 16-13 in Piscataway, New Jersey.  

Eastern Michigan University Eagles defeat UNC-Charlotte, 24-7

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles football team (1-0, 0-0) recorded their first win of the season Friday at Rynearson Stadium as they defeated the 49ers of University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 24-7. 

Green beats White at spring game

On Saturday, April 8, the Eastern Michigan competed in its annual spring game at Rynearson Stadium which showcased the team for the 2017 football season.

Football signing day 2017

The Eastern Michigan football team officially signed 21 new student-athletes to their letters of intent to come join the football team on Wednesday, Feb.

As national rates fall, EMU’s attendance numbers rise

College football attendance rates continue to fall as people across the country are staying at home to cheer on their favorite team. The average for all programs in the division was 43,483 people per game in 2014, but has now fallen to 43,288 in 2015. This is less than a one percent decrease, but this just more statistics that show that people are not leaving their homes to see live college football games.

EMU falls to Old Dominion in bowl game, 24-20

The Eastern Michigan football team ended its historic 2016 season at the Popeye’s Bahamas Bowl as the team fell to the Old Dominion Monarchs, 24-20, on Friday. This was the Eagles first bowl game since the 1987 California Bowl against San Jose State.

Justin Moody named to PFF second-team all-american

Eastern Michigan special teamer Justin Moody has been named as a second-team All-American by Pro Football Focus. Moody is a sophomore defensive back who has recorded 49 tackles over the course of the season.