Football

Noah Kim, #1 for EMU's football team, running in a touchdown, in a black jersey.

7 years in, NCAA green lights quarterback Noah Kim’s return to EMU football

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

Eastern Michigan quarterback Noah Kim has been granted an NCAA extension of eligibility waiver for the 2026 season, utilizing a combination of the 2020 COVID exception and a 2023 medical hardship, and will return to Ypsilanti to anchor the Eagles' offense for a final year.

A green football helmet featuring a grey stylized block E sits perched atop an equipment table.

Mike Hart elevated to assistant head coach of EMU football

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

Eastern Michigan University football ignites the 2026 season by promoting Michigan football figure Mike Hart to assistant head coach and wide receivers coach.

Following in the footsteps of his father: Bryce Llewellyn’s journey to Eastern Michigan football stardom

By Caleb Henderson · Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025

From each playing college football at Mid-American Conference schools to embarking on Scotchy's Jamaican Grill as a pair, the son and father duo of Bryce and Marlon Llewellyn saw their life stories cross paths when Eastern Michigan University's football team defeated Ball State University's on Nov. 15, 2025, 24-9.

EMU's football player, #28, in a black jersey, pushes through Ohio's defensive line, all in white jerseys

Eastern Michigan football falls to Western Michigan despite McMillan’s historic night, 31-21

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

Eastern Michigan University turned the ball over five times on a nationally televised stage, spoiling Dontae McMillan’s encore performance in an Eagles uniform and suffering a 31-21 defeat to Mid-American Conference leading rival Western Michigan.

EMU Football team, in green jerseys, knock down the concrete wall

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Several sports events are coming up for Eastern Michigan University Athletics.

#21, in a green jersey, walks up to the concrete wall holding a sledgehammer

Eastern Michigan football vs. Western Michigan preview: wrapping up 2025 with a win?

By Darrell Justice · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Eastern Michigan will close out its season at home this week, taking on in-state rival Western Michigan University on Senior Night for the Eagles at Rynearson Stadium Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.

An Eastern Michigan football player wearing black and green flashes the "MACcoon" chain during the Eagles' Homecoming matchup against Louisiana Lafayette on Sept. 20, 2025.

The MACcoon chain: how a YouTube comment birthed Eastern Michigan football’s newest tradition

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Eastern Michigan football's latest tradition, the MACcoon turnover chain, all stems from a YouTube comment, a viral tweet, merchandise from the Sickos Committee, and a desire to be unique from Head Coach Chris Creighton and defensive back Bryce Llewellyn.

Chris Creighton, dressed in green, running with his team, who are wearing black jerseys

Chris Creighton scores 200th career win as Eastern Michigan football downs Ball State, 24-9

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

As just the 38th coach in Football Bowl Subdivision history to reach the milestone of 200 wins, Chris Creighton is the fourth active coach to hit the mark. His team achieved this feat for him as Eastern Michigan University dominated Ball State University on Nov. 15, 2025, to score their first road win of the year, 24-9.

#1, in a green jersey, looks to pass the football

Eastern Michigan football preview vs. Ball State: final road test of 2025

By Darrell Justice · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles travel to Scheumann Stadium to take on the Ball State University Cardinals in EMU's final road matchup of the 2025 campaign.

EMU players in black jerseys, and one in a white jersey, celebrating after getting a point.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Nov. 11-17

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

A busy weekend for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles looms large as they take on seven events between Friday and Saturday this week.

#28, in a green jersey, running with the football

Devereaux, McMillan power Eastern Michigan football to win over Bowling Green, 27-21

By Caleb Henderson and Jack Monk · Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

A late touchdown from Dontae McMillan, two critical catches from Nick Devereaux, a 44-yard field goal by Rudy Kessinger, and a sack on the final play of the game from Ronn Hardin proved to be enough for the Eastern Michigan University football team to thwart Bowling Green State University’s comeback efforts and win with a score of 27-21.

Eastern Michigan football preview vs. Bowling Green: maintaining positive momentum?

By Darrell Justice · Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

This week the Bowling Green State University Falcons, who have a record of 3-6, will be coming to Rynearson Stadium to play the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

EMU's football player, in a black jersey, tackles Ohio's player, in a white jersey.

Eastern Michigan football gives up 21 unanswered in second half, falls to Ohio 28-21

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025

With their backs against the wall, season hanging in the balance and the Rynearson Stadium home crowd behind them, the Eastern Michigan football team gave Ohio University all they could handle through the opening 30 minutes of play. But in the end, they fell to Ohio 28-21.

The Eastern Michigan head coach wearing a green polo shirt and a headset looks down at a play sheet during a critical moment in the action.

7 years in, NCAA green lights quarterback Noah Kim’s return to EMU football

Mike Hart elevated to assistant head coach of EMU football

Following in the footsteps of his father: Bryce Llewellyn’s journey to Eastern Michigan football stardom

Eastern Michigan football falls to Western Michigan despite McMillan’s historic night, 31-21

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Eastern Michigan football vs. Western Michigan preview: wrapping up 2025 with a win?

The MACcoon chain: how a YouTube comment birthed Eastern Michigan football’s newest tradition

Chris Creighton scores 200th career win as Eastern Michigan football downs Ball State, 24-9

Eastern Michigan football preview vs. Ball State: final road test of 2025

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Nov. 11-17

Devereaux, McMillan power Eastern Michigan football to win over Bowling Green, 27-21

Eastern Michigan football preview vs. Bowling Green: maintaining positive momentum?

Eastern Michigan football gives up 21 unanswered in second half, falls to Ohio 28-21

Eastern Michigan football vs. Ohio preview: season on the line?

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Oct. 21-27

Eastern Michigan football falls to Miami University 44-30 despite Mack Jr.’s breakout game

Eastern Michigan football vs. Miami (OH) preview: starting a win streak?

Eastern Michigan scores first MAC win of season, defeats Northern Illinois 16-10

Eastern Michigan football vs. Northern Illinois preview: season on the line?

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Oct. 7-13