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Football

The team tries to block the kick during the football game against Toledo at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti on Saturday, October 8, 2016.

Eastern Michigan football falls short in high-flying 38-31 shootout against Ball State

By Jessica Laroy · Monday, Oct. 18, 2021

Ben Bryant threw 35/48 for 331 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, Dylan Drummond led the receivers with seven receptions adding up to 105 total yards, and Darius Boone Jr. racked up two touchdowns for the Eagles in their 38-31 loss to the Ball State Cardinals.

Eastern Michigan vs. Northern Illinois recap

By Mackenzie Thompson · Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

The Eastern Michigan Eagles traveled to Huskie Stadium in Dekalb, Illinois for their first Mid-American Conference matchup against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Saturday, Oct. 2. The Eagles fought back from 17 unanswered points in the first half for the Huskies, ultimately falling short 20-27.

Eastern Michigan Football player Jake Julien

Jake Julien shares accomplishments as a football player for Eastern Michigan University

By Blake McQueary · Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021

Eastern Michigan University football player Jake Julien discusses growing up in Ontario, Canada, playing soccer and rugby throughout high school, and finding a passion for football that would lead to a college career as well as professional football.

EMU football versus Toledo

Eastern Michigan defeats UMass 42-28

By Jessica Laroy · Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021

On Sept. 18, EMU football traveled to Hadley, Massachusetts, to play against the UMass Minutemen. After a hard-fought game, the Eagles came out with a victory of 42-28.

Opinion: Grading each of the Lions’ 2021 NFL Draft selections

By Caleb Burlingame · Saturday, May 15, 2021

Did the Lions screw up another draft? Read below to find out!

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The Factory Report: NFL Draft 2021 feat. Hayden Vassar & Nate Schmidt

By Luke Gremban , Hayden Vassar , Caleb Burlingame and Nate Schmidt · Saturday, May 1, 2021

Luke and Caleb discuss the top quarterbacks, offensive and defensive players, and sleepers to watch during the 2021 NFL Draft with some special guests.

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Prediction: Top five potential NFL free agency splashes

By Caleb Burlingame · Thursday, March 18, 2021

A thorough look at the top five NFL free agents and what teams are offering them.

Prediction: Post-Superbowl NFL Mock Draft 2.0

By Caleb Burlingame · Tuesday, March 2, 2021

A rundown of the potential NFL Draft picks from 11-20.

Prediction: Post-Superbowl NFL Mock Draft 1.0

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Feb. 15, 2021

Caleb Burlingame analyzes the top 10 potential picks in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Opinion: Steps the Lions can take to become relevant again

By Caleb Burlingame · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

An in-depth look at the Lions roster and the changes that need to occur for them to become relevant again.

Opinion: Six potential waiver wire picks to boost your fantasy team

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Nov. 16, 2020

A quick list of six players that could give your fantasy team the influx of talent it needs.

Opinion: Predicting the rest of Michigan’s 2020 schedule

By Caleb Burlingame · Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020

A quick rundown of every game left on Michigan’s schedule and predictions on how each game will end.

MAC Bowl Games

Opinion: EMU Football drew one of the hardest schedules in the MAC return

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Oct. 12, 2020

A quick run-through of EMU’s 2020 football schedule and brief predictions of how each game will turn out.

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Greg Kelley says Hello to Eastern Michigan

By Luke Gremban · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020

Greg Kelley was convicted of child sexual assault in 2014 and exonerated in 2019. The star High school talent plans to make his football return with the Eagles for the 2020 season

Breaking: MAC Sports returns

By Luke Gremban · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020

EMU announces that Football and Basketball will resume this year after the MAC Council of Presidents votes to return to play

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Opinion: Could the MAC return to play college football in 2020?

By Caleb Burlingame · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020

A look into the factors at play for a potential return to MAC football in Fall 2020.

Opinion: Three teams that could underperform in the 2020 NFL season

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Sept. 14, 2020

Echo Sports Columnist Caleb Burlingame lists the teams he thinks won’t reach their ceiling in the 2020 NFL season.

Opinion: Teams that could over perform in the 2020 NFL season

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Sept. 7, 2020

An analysis of three teams that could break out during the 2020 NFL season, along with thoughts on where they could end up at the end of the year.

EMU Football Defeated by Super Bowl MVP.

Opinion: Five potential 2020 fantasy football busts

By Caleb Burlingame · Monday, Aug. 31, 2020

An in-depth look at some players that scream “bust” this year in fantasy football.

Opinion: Six sleeper picks for your 2020 fantasy football team

By Caleb Burlingame · Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020

Echo Sports Writer Caleb Burlingame takes an analytic look at some fantasy football players he thinks could break out in the 2020 season.

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