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Gray cement sidewalks and structures surround the black gate, closed in front of a football stadium on a partly cloudy day. A metal statue of a basketball player holding a ball above its head is positioned in the middle of the walkway.

Building the wall: EMU football fortifies coaching staff for 2026

By Ruby Brannon · Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Eastern Michigan University head coach Chris Creighton has finalized three key additions to the Eagles' coaching staff, signaling a strategic blend of internal continuity and outside expertise for the 2026 season. These appointments, featuring the return of a former coordinator and the promotion of a defensive mainstay, aim to solidify the program's "blue-collar" identity.

'30 Under 30' coach Antreal Allen named new cornerbacks coach at Eastern Michigan

By Ruby Brannon · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Eastern Michigan University football has added rising coaching talent Antreal Allen as its new cornerbacks coach. Allen brings with him a reputation for defensive discipline and player development recognized by the 247Sports.com “30 Under 30” list. With experience at University of West Georgia and Georgia State University, Allen aims to strengthen the Eagles’ secondary ahead of spring practice and reinforce the program’s emphasis on turnovers, pass efficiency defense, and holistic athlete growth.

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

Sacramento State joins the MAC as football expansion hits the West Coast

By Ruby Brannon · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

California State University, Sacramento, will join the Mid-American Conference as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026, expanding the conference to the West Coast.

Winning pedigree, new-wave talent: EMU football adds Erik Campbell and Zac Sias to coaching staff

By Ruby Brannon · Monday, Feb. 2, 2026

Eastern Michigan University football strengthens its coaching staff with the addition of veteran wide receivers coach Erik “Soup” Campbell and rising defensive specialist Zac Sias.

Motor City MACtion: Eagles set to trade The Factory for Ford Field

By Ruby Brannon · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Eastern Michigan University and Central Michigan University have moved their historic Mid-American Conference rivalry to Ford Field for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, transforming a century-old matchup into a marquee Motor City MACtion event. By shifting the series to an NFL venue in Detroit, both programs aim to elevate the rivalry, reconnect with alumni and spotlight the MAC on a major stage.

Noah Kim runs across a green and gray football field in a black jersey, holding the football. In the background, other players stand on the field, and fans sit in the bleachers.

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.

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.

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

By Darrell Justice · Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

After a loss to Miami University last week, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles will be playing against the Ohio University Bobcats on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

An Eastern Michigan defensive lineman donned in green and white jumps in the air with a fist raised above his head following a defensive stop.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Oct. 21-27

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025

With students returning to campus this week from fall break, here’s a look at some of this week's top stories from Eastern Michigan University’s various athletic disciplines.