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Eagles fall to Zips on homecoming, 47-21

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The Eastern Michigan University football team took a disappointing loss against Mid-American Conference foe, the University of Akron, losing 47-21 at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles now fall to 1-5 on the season and hold a record of 0-2 in the MAC. 


Eastern Michigan students filed in to watch the Eagles take on Army on Sept. 26 2015 in Ypsilanti, Mich.

COLUMN: Eagles improving despite record

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Every year, football fans around Ypsilanti ask if Eastern Michigan will have a better football season than the preceding one, only to find yet another disappointment from the team.


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Full Transcript from Week Six Football Press Conference

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Weekly press conference from Eastern Michigan Head Coach Chris Creighton and both offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin. All three cover the 44-22 loss Saturday against LSU and look forward to this Saturday hosting the University of Akron.


Injuries continue to impede Eagles

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Injuries have impeded the Eastern Michigan football season so far this season and more red flags were raised when senior linebacker Great Ibe did not see the field Saturday night against Louisiana State University.


Eagles show improvement but fall to LSU

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Eastern Michigan University football traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday evening and were defeated by ninth-ranked Louisiana State University by a score of 44-22. 


Five things moving forward from EMU's loss to LSU

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It hasn’t been the prettiest season for the Eastern Michigan football team but it’s 44-22 loss to Louisiana State University taught us a lot about the potential future of the program. Here are five things to take away moving forward.


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COLUMN: Can EMU stop Leonard Fournette?

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The Eastern Michigan defense is going to have its hands full this weekend when the Eagles take a trip down to Louisiana State University to play the ninth ranked Louisiana State UniversityTigers and its stellar Heisman Trophy candidate running back, Leonard Fournette.




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Eagles fall 58-36 to Army

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Eastern Michigan has lost two football games this season despite holding double-digit leads in both. The Eagles attempted their own comeback Saturday, getting to within a 36-30 deficit at the end of the third quarter, but fell well short, losing to Army West Point 58-36.




Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton reacts after a call in the first half in the Eagles 28-17 loss to Ball State Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Full Transcript from Week Four Football Press Conference

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Eastern Michigan coach’s Monday press conference covering Saturday’s 28-17 loss to Ball State and preparation for Army West Point this Saturday. Featuring EMU head coach Chris Creighton, offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin.


Ball State wide receiver Jordan Williams dives over an defender against Eastern Michigan Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 28-17.

COLUMN: Run Defense Woes Can’t Continue

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Ball State University dominated and outsmarted Eastern Michigan University in just about every aspect of the game after the first quarter. They especially dominated on offense by simply running the ball against the less than par rush defense of the Eagles.




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