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Los Angeles Chargers pick up Kevin McGill

By Charles Post · Tuesday, April 28, 2020

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed Kevin McGill, a former defensive back at Eastern Michigan who was named to the 2018 All-MAC Second Team and 2019 All-MAC Third Team. McGill was one of the best defensive backs in the MAC during his college career and he will now compete for a spot on the Chargers’ roster.

Steven Nielsen gets signed by the Jaguars

By Charles Post · Monday, April 27, 2020

Steven Nielsen, a former Eastern Michigan offensive tackle has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2020 NFL Draft which ended on Saturday, April 25. The 6’8 offensive lineman played in 49 games at Eastern Michigan over the last four seasons and started all 13 games last year. He earned 2018 Third Team All-MAC honors.

3-star OT Coleon Smith signs with EMU after decommitting from Indiana

By Charles Post · Saturday, April 18, 2020

Coleon Smith, a 3-star offensive tackle according to ESPN and 247 Sports, has signed with head coach Chris Creighton and the Eastern Michigan Eagles football program. Smith signed with the team on Wednesday, April 15 via Twitter. He previously committed to Indiana on February 5, 2020 before changing his mind in EMU’s favor.

2020-21 schedule breakdown for EMU football

By Charles Post · Saturday, April 4, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Eagles football program are looking to reach their third consecutive bowl game next year and their quest will begin on Saturday, Sept. 5 when the Eagles travel to Lexington to face the Kentucky Wildcats. The remainder of the schedule will consist of eight conference games and five home games at Rynearson Stadium.

Opinion: Who should the Detroit Lions draft?

By Caleb Burlingame · Friday, Feb. 28, 2020

For years, the Lions have been famous for making sub-par draft selections. Will this year be any different?

Review: Super Bowl LIV key plays and takeaways

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

A review of the 54th Super Bowl and some introspection into what needed to happen for each team to win.

Opinion: Elite quarterback play should be Michigan’s highest priority

By Caleb Burlingame · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

Elite quarterback play is separating the men from the boys in college football and Michigan is stuck with the boys.

Mike Glass III issues apology via Twitter following fourth quarter ejection in bowl game

By Charles Post · Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019

Eastern Michigan football’s senior quarterback, Mike Glass III, was ejected with 10 seconds left in the Eagles 34-30 loss to Pittsburgh in the 2019 Quick Lane Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 26 at Ford Field. Glass received two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after throwing two punches, one of which connected with a referee.

Pittsburgh defeats EMU in Quick Lane Bowl

By Charles Post · Friday, Dec. 27, 2019

The Pittsburgh Panthers (8-5, 4-4) have defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-7, 3-5) in the 2019 Quick Lane Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. The final score was 34-30 as Pittsburgh was led by junior quarterback Kenny Pickett, who threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns. Eastern Michigan is now 1-4 all-time in bowl games.

Eastern Michigan looks to win second bowl game in Quick Lane Bowl versus Pittsburgh

By Charles Post · Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6, 3-5) will face the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-5, 4-4) in the Quick Lane Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. Both teams are just 2-3 in their last five outings and still have a bad taste in their mouths following losses in the regular season finale. EMU lost to Kent State, while Pittsburgh fell to Boston College.

Eagles to face Pittsburgh in Quick Lane Bowl

By Charles Post · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6, 3-5) will face the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-5, 4-4) in the Quick Lane Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. The announcement that these two will play was made on Sunday, Dec. 8. This is the fifth bowl game appearance in school history and the first time ever the Eagles have reached two straight bowl games.

Miami wins third MAC football championship game over Central Michigan at Ford Field

By Charles Post · Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019

The Miami RedHawks (8-5, 6-2) have defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas (8-5, 6-2) in the 2019 MAC Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. The final score was 26-21 In favor of the RedHawks, who were led by Brett Gabbert’s 196 yards. Both teams will be playing in a bowl game beginning on Saturday, Dec. 20.

Opinion: Michigan’s problem with Ohio State is much deeper than a talent gap

By Caleb Burlingame · Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

The results of the Michigan vs. Ohio State 2019 game were exactly what was expected from this rivalry.

Eastern Michigan football finishes regular season 6-6 after home loss versus Kent State

By Charles Post · Monday, Dec. 2, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles fell to the Kent State Golden Flashes 34-26, in the last game of the regular season on Friday, Nov. 29 at Rynearson Stadium. Eastern Michigan senior quarterback Mike Glass III threw for a career-high 386 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the loss.

Opinion: Why Detroit’s major sports teams are stuck in a state of sub mediocrity

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019

The Lions, Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings are all in last place for their divisions. Why are Detroit sports so bad?

Week 14 Preview: The Eagles host Kent State in regular season finale and Senior Day

By Charles Post · Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-5, 3-4) football team plays their final game of the regular season versus the Kent State Golden Flashes (5-6, 4-3) on Friday, Nov. 29 at Rynearson Stadium. It is Senior Day for the Eagles as they look to win 7+ games for the second year in a row. The game will kick off at noon on ESPN+.

Opinion: Why Detroit’s major sports teams are stuck in a state of sub mediocrity

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Nov. 25, 2019

The Lions, Pistons, Tigers and Red Wings are all in last place for their divisions. Why is that?

Eastern Michigan becomes bowl eligible with 45-17 win over Northern Illinois

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

Eastern Michigan football earned a sixth win of the season against Northern Illinois on Tuesday, Nov 19, defeating the Huskies 45-17. The Eagles are now bowl eligible in consecutive seasons for the first time in program history and the third time in four years under head coach Chris Creighton.

EMU football players have a chance to win prestigious awards

By Charles Post and Joey Pisaneschi · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019

Eastern Michigan football players have earned multiple MAC Player of the Week awards in 2019. And two more players have a chance to receive further recognition. Hassan Beydoun and Jake Julien were nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy and the Ray Guy Award, respectively.

Week 13 Preview: Eastern Michigan looks to clinch bowl eligibility at Northern Illinois

By Joey Pisaneschi · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019

After dismantling the Akron Zips, Eastern Michigan heads to Northern Illinois to battle with the Huskies on Tuesday night, Nov. 19. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN2, EMU’s first appearance on the station since its 2011 game against Penn State. The game will be the final road game of the season for the Eagles.