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Eastern Michigan running back Bronson Hill scores the lone EMU touchdown in the Eagles 51-7 loss to Western Michigan Saturday afternoon in Kalamazoo.

Football struggles continue with 51-7 loss at Western Michigan

By Al Willman · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team continued its struggles with a 51-7 loss to Western Michigan Saturday in Kalamazoo. This was EMU’s first loss to Western since Nov. 13, 2010.

Final: WMU 51, EMU 7

By Al Willman · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team played the second of its Michigan MAC games Saturday against Western Michigan in Kalamazoo. The Eagles lost 51-7.

Ryan Brumfield scores the game-winning touchdown in EMU's 35-32 overtime win vs. WMU on Nov. 9, 2013.

Football team looks to win fourth straight matchup against Western Michigan

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014

After starting the competition for the Michigan MAC Trophy with a 38-7 loss to Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton and his team are setting their sights on Saturday’s matchup against Western Michigan in Kalamazoo.

Five things to take away from Eastern Michgan's 38-7 loss to Central Michigan

By Al Willman · Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014

Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan’s 38-7 loss to Central Michigan.

Creighton: 'That was not us out there today.'

By Al Willman · Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014

For the second straight week, Eastern Michigan University football coach Chris Creighton watched his team lose a disappointing game in front of the home fans at Rynearson Stadium – this week 38-7 to Central Michigan University.

CMU 38, EMU 7

By Al Willman · Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team wrapped up the rivalry weekend with Central Michigan University Saturday with a 38-7 loss to the Chippewas Saturday at Rynearson Stadium.

Creighton looks to upperclassmen to lead the charge in rivalry with CMU

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014

The last Eastern Michigan football coach to compete for the Michigan MAC Trophy was not former coach Ron English – nor was it current coach Chris Creighton.It was interim coach Stan Parrish.On Nov.

MAC round-up, Week 9

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014

Mid-American Conference round-up for Week 9.

Five things to take away from EMU's 28-17 loss to Northern Illinois

By Al Willman · Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014

Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan’s 28-17 loss to Northern Illinois.

Eagles suffer first home loss of season, fall 28-17 to NIU

By Al Willman · Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014

Eastern Michigan football coach Chris Creighton has endured difficult losses in his first season in Ypsilanti – while last week’s loss was what he called the “most difficult loss of the season”, the argument can be made that Saturday’s 28-17 loss to Northern Illinois University is the most disappointing.

NIU 28, EMU 17

By Al Willman · Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team lost its first home game of the season Saturday, falling 28-17 to Northern Illinois University at Rynearson Stadium.

After disappointing loss to UMass, Eagles look to regroup against Northern Illinois

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014

Eastern Michigan football coach Chris Creighton said after Saturday’s 36-14 loss to the University of Massachusetts that the game was his “biggest disappointment of the year” and reiterated that Monday in the team’s weekly press conference.

Rynearson Stadium finishes second in USA Today fan poll

By Al Willman · Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014

Rynearson Stadium finished second in a USA Today fan poll to determine the “Best Field in the Nation”, according to a release issued by the Eastern Michigan University athletic department, Sunday.

Five things to take away from EMU's 36-14 loss to UMass

By Al Willman · Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014

Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan’s 36-14 loss to the University of Massachusetts.

Eagles remain winless on road, fall 36-14 to UMass

By Al Willman · Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team lost its fifth consecutive road game Saturday, falling 36-14 to the University of Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

Demarius Reed was found shot to death in the stairwell of his University Green apartment Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.

Losing Demarius Reed, one year later

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Friday, October 18, 2013 started normally for many students at Eastern Michigan University, but things quickly turned as word of Demarius Reed’s death spread across campus.

NFL Round-up for Week 6

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

NFL Week 6 round-up, Week 7 preview

Following the Mid-American Conference

By Thomas Bieszk · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Week 7 round-up, week 8 preview

Eastern Michigan quarterback Reggie Bell runs towards the end zone in EMU's 37-27 victory over Buffalo Saturday in Ypsilanti.

Eagles look to start second half of the season where first half left off

By Al Willman · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

Eastern Michigan football coach Chris Creighton and his team will be looking to continue the positive momentum from Saturday’s 37-27 win over the University at Buffalo when the second half of the season starts Saturday at the University of Massachusetts.

MAC round up Week 7

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014

Mid-American Conference round up for Week 7