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Stiffarming tailback DaJuane Collins gains some of his 144 rushing yards in Toledo’s 47-21 win over EMU on Friday. Teammate Morgan Williams rushed for 155.

Losing streak hits 11

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

TOLEDO, Ohio – Freshman quarterback Alex Gillett tried to put an end to Eastern Michigan University’s losing streak, but his best efforts weren’t enough.

Notebook: 2 linemen join list of injured

By Justin Souva · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

TOLEDO, Ohio – Defensive end Brad Ohrman and offensive lineman Andy Fretz left Friday’s 47-21 loss to Toledo because of undisclosed injuries.

Commentary: Guess who remains in last?

By Kevin Pool · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

Eastern Michigan University returned an interception for a touchdown Friday. However, it was called back thanks to a penalty, and the mistake lead to a Toledo touchdown.

Toledo hands Eastern Michigan another loss

By Ryan Remstad · Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

TOLEDO, Ohio – Eastern Michigan University’s last chance at a win will come next week, as it lost its 11th in a row Friday.

Eastern Michigan hasn't been able to grasp a win. It's 0-10 (0-6 Mid-American Conference) with two road games remaining.

Commentary: Eastern Michigan stays in basement; 2 others winlesss

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

There are three winless teams left in the FBS and Eastern Michigan University is the worst of them, in last by being ranked 120 in week 11 of Pool’s Power Rankings. Meanwhile, Alabama keeps rolling and holds onto the No. 1 spot.

Roundup: Eastern Michigan football searching for first win

By Sports Staff · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Eastern Michigan University will try for its first win at 7 p.m. Friday, while Toledo hopes to keep its bowl chances hopes alive.

Western Michigan tailback Brandon West (2) rushes against Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium. He set the FBS record for most career all-purpose yards.

Notebook: West sets FBS record days after tragedy

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

Western Michigan’s Brandon West set the Football Bowl Subdivision record for career all-purpose yards Saturday in his team’s 35-14 road win over Eastern Michigan University.

Matt Stevens catches one of his two touchdown passes Saturday. Eastern Michigan lost 35-14 to Western Michigan at Rynearson Stadium.

Western Michigan hands Eastern Michigan 10th consecutive loss

By Ryan Remstad · Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009

Eastern Michigan University hurt its own cause Saturday, as it made six turnovers at Rynearson Stadium en route to a 35-14 loss to Western Michigan.

Coach Ron English looks on during the homecoming game Oct. 3, as a barren stadium provides backdrop.
The attendance significantly has dropped each each game.

Commentary: Fans should show some support

By Ryan Remstad · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Columnist Ryan Remstad says it’d be nice to see more fans at Eastern Michigan games.

Seniors to try for win in home finale

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Being winless this late in a football season can bring a lot of pressure and anxiety, arguably just as much as the undefeated teams have vying for a national championship.

Commentary: Status quo in week 11 of Pool's Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

The best and worst teams apparently like the way things are, as No. 1 Alabama stayed undefeated and winless No. 120 Eastern Michigan, well, lost again. They remain where they’ve grown accustomed to in week 11 of Pool’s Power Rankings.

EMU and NIU line up in 2008, when NIU recorded a 37-0 win for its seventh of the past eight in the series. They play at 6:30 CDT tonight, and it will broadcast on ESPNU and WEMU 89.1 FM.

Eagles to face Northern Illinois

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Eastern Michigan coach Ron English said he believes a quick turnaround could help his team, which plays Northern Illinois at 6:30 CDT Thursday in DeKalb, Ill.

Commentary: Week 10 sees EMU holding last place in Pool's Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Alabama sails while Eastern Michigan University tows the anchor. For example, in week four Alabama knocked off Arkansas 35-7. That same Arkansas team defeated EMU 63-27 on Saturday.

Arkansas drubs EMU

By Sports Staff · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

Arkansas scored 21 in each of the first three quarters Saturday to run away with a 63-27 victory in Fayetteville, Ark.

Commentary: Eastern Michigan's trip to Arkansas is good pay, no win

By Justin Souva · Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

College football is sometimes less about X’s and O’s and more about money. That couldn’t be more evident this week, as Eastern Michigan is preparing to play Arkansas on Saturday. Kickoff is 6 p.m. CDT and will be televised on ESPNU.

Commentary: Eastern Michigan falls to 120, Alabama stays best in Pool's Power Rankings

By Kevin Pool · Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

For the second week in a row, Alabama is No. 1 in Pool’s Power Rankings. Meanwhile, Eastern Michigan University secured the bottom spot after a loss to last week’s No. 120 Ball State.

Ball State’s MiQuale Lewis runs on Saturday against EMU. He had a school-record 301 yards rushing and a touchdown against the worst rush defense in the nation.

Notebook: Ball State is latest to feast on Eastern Michigan defense

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

Eastern Michigan University’s rush defense has been a pretty sore subject all season, and Saturday’s 29-27 loss to Ball State didn’t make the matter any easier.

Volleyball, football teams raise money for breast cancer research

By Kevin Pool · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

Saturday marked the third consecutive year Eastern Michigan University paired up with the Side-Out Foundation for “Dig Pink,” an event that has helped raise awareness and money for breast cancer research.

Corey Welch rushes for a 12-yard touchdown in the second quarter at Rynearson Stadium.

Ball State makes comeback, keeps Eastern Michigan winless

By Ryan Remstad · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

It was a game between winless Mid-American Conference teams Saturday, as Eastern Michigan University lined up against Ball State at Rynearson Stadium. It was for certain someone would come away with a win.

Ball State overcomes 14-point deficit to defeat Eagles, 29-27

By Ryan Remstad · Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009

Ball State had two touchdowns and a safety in the third quarter to overcome Eastern Michigan University’s 14-point lead and win 29-27 Saturday at Rynearson Stadium in a game between winless Mid-American Conference teams.