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Hutchinson drops back

Preston Hutchinson impresses in debut

By Charles Post · Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

Eastern Michigan was skeptical of their roster after filling the quarter-back position against Western Michigan Oct. 19. Mike Glass III, EMU’s starter and captain, was out with an injury. Preston Hutchinson, the backup, was forced into duty and started the Eagles crucial game against the Broncos at home.

Creighton's career

Creighton's impact on the EMU football program

By Charles Post · Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

Chris Creighton was hired by Eastern Michigan before the 2014 season and after Ron English being fired the year prior. English was the Eagles head coach for four years before being fired nine games into his fifth campaign. English led them to just one six-win season, with a record of 11-46. Creighton has doubled that and is on the verge of adding another one this year.

Shaq Vann rush

Week 9 Preview: Eastern Michigan takes on Toledo

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

After two consecutive home games, head coach Chris Creighton and the Eastern Michigan Eagles hit the road Oct. 26 to play the Rockets from the University of Toledo. Toledo is coming off two straight losses, including a 52-14 loss at the hands of Ball State University.

Defense

Kobie Beltram steps up in senior season

By Jadan Shorts · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

Eastern Michigan football continues to support one another as their season comes to the halfway point. A big part of the Eagles’ team has been the defense and Kobie Beltram has stepped up during his senior season. Beltram has had a diligent season so far.

Turner

Breck Turner prepares for rival Western Michigan

By Charles Post · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

Breck Turner committed to the Eagles prior to the 2016 season, and now he’s a senior running back looking to end his career with a successful season. Before the season began, Turner was named to the Doak Walker award watch list for the top running back in the country, which included 71 players. 

Line Latu

Line Latu and the receiving core for the Eagles

By Zach Sturgill · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

Line Latu is playing in his second season with the Eastern Michigan Eagles after coming from San Mateo Community College in California, where former lineman Jimmy Leatiota and former receiver Johnnie Niupalau also attended before transferring to EMU.

EMU Homecoming Game

Eagles drop a heart breaker 29-23 against Ball State

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

On a cold Saturday afternoon that started off with so much promise for the Eagles, they would go on to lose to Ball State in a game that went all the way down to the wire and fall to 0-2 in the MAC and 3-3 overall for the 2019 season. 

Toledo football

Around the MAC: Toledo leads the MAC West following win over Western Michigan

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

The halfway point in the 2019 college football season just passed and the competition has never been tighter in the Mid-American Conference. The Toledo Rockets (4-1, 1-0) lead the MAC West while Ball State (2-3, 0-1) trails them for second place. Ohio (2-3, 1-0), Miami (2-3, 1-0) and Kent State (2-3, 1-0) are all tied at the top of the MAC East after winning their first conference game. 

Before kickoff

Hassan Beydoun: The walk-on making plays for Eastern Michigan

By Zach Sturgill · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

"I knew that ever since I was out of high school that I could play D-1 football. I just never had any looks, I was under recruited, nothing from D-2 or D-3," Hassan Beydoun said. "I did have a moment where I just gave up, like I was just coming to Eastern academically. Then I saw a tweet about trying out, and I was like 'why not? I know I'm capable of doing it.’”

Eastern Michigan football

Week 7 Preview: Homecoming versus the Cardinals

By Joey Pisaneschi · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019

Eastern Michigan dropped their first conference game of the season at Central Michigan by a score of 42-16. In the loss, Mike Glass III threw for 193 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The Eagles leading rusher was Willie Parker, who finished the game with just 43 yards on eight carries. Central Michigan's leading rusher, Jonathan Ward, totaled 132 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. Despite the loss, the Eagles remain positive.

Eastern Michigan footballs defense

Desmond Kelly’s senior season has been special on and off the field

By Luke Gremban and Charles Post · Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019

Desmond Kelly is a senior defensive tackle for the Eastern Michigan football team, who stands at 6’1” and 311 pounds. He has been a player to watch for the Eagles during his senior year. On Sept. 21 2019, Kelly proposed to his girlfriend after an Eastern Michigan win over Central Connecticut 34-29. Kelly brought his girlfriend to the middle of the field, and with the team jumping and shouting around him, proposed to her. She said “yes.”

Terry Myrick prepares for snap

Myrick and EMU defense prepare for the road ahead

By Zach Sturgill · Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019

Terry Myrick, junior linebacker, has been a force for the Eagles defense in 2019. He has a total of 18 solo tackles and 31 total tackles, both third best on Eastern Michigan. He also had a forced fumble in the Week 2 game against Kentucky. Myrick is playing 2019 as a regular starter for the first time. He started his first career game last year against Monmouth. 

Central Michigan takes on EMU

Chippewas ground the Eagles en route to 42-16 win

By Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

Eastern Michigan fell to Central Michigan by a final score of 42-16 in their first conference game of the season, falling to a record of 3-2. Central Michigan ran away with the win behind a strong performance from star running back Jonathan Ward. The Eagles struggled to contain Ward all game long. He ended up with 132 yards rushing for two touchdowns as well as 73 yards receiving and another score.

Eagles helmet

Mickey Rewolinski announces commitment to Eagles

By Charles Post · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

Mickey Rewolinski announced his commitment to the Eastern Michigan football team on Sunday, Sept. 22. Rewolinski is a 3-star offensive lineman and defensive end for Union Grove High School in Wisconsin. He is 6’6”, 260 pounds and is going to be an offensive lineman for the Eagles. Rewolinski announced his commitment via Twitter. 

Mathew Sexton lines up

Eagles football wins four straight 'player of the week' awards

By Zach Sturgill · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019

The Eagles have had a player named Athlete of the Week for the first four weeks of the regular season in the MAC West. Senior quarterback Mike Glass III was named Offensive Player of the Week twice following the victories over Coastal Carolina and Illinois. Brody Hoying earned Defensive Player of the Week after the loss versus Kentucky, and Mathew Sexton won Special Teams Player of the Week following the most recent win over Central Connecticut State. Chad Ryland also won Special Teams Player of the Week after his game-winning kick against Illinois. 

EMU jogs back to locker room

Reviewing the first month of the Eagles football season

By Charles Post and Joey Pisaneschi · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

The Eastern Michigan Eagles hold the best record in the Mid-American Conference at 3-1 after one month of play. This is just the second time in head coach Chris Creighton's tenure in Ypsilanti that the Eagles have gotten off to such a start. The Eagles have wins over Coastal Carolina, Illinois and Central Connecticut State. The loss was on the road against Kentucky. 

Central Michigan-Eastern Michigan

Around the MAC: Eastern Michigan stole the show with last-second victory over Central Connecticut State

By Joey Pisaneschi · Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019

The action has been tighter than ever with one month now behind us in the 2019 college football season. Teams combined for just a 3-6 record in a tough week overall for the Mid-American Conference. Eastern Michigan is the first team with three wins after their victory over Central Connecticut State, thanks to late game heroics from Matthew Sexton. The Eagles will take on rival Central Michigan on Oct. 5 following their bye week.

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