Football

Football Notebook: Reggie Bell cleared, can Eagles sack Phillip Ely?

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Oct. 12, 2015

Following a 47-21 homecoming loss to Akron this past Saturday, Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton will take his team to face number 22 ranked University of Toledo this coming Saturday.

Eagles fall to Zips on homecoming, 47-21

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University football team took a disappointing loss against Mid-American Conference foe, the University of Akron, losing 47-21 at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles now fall to 1-5 on the season and hold a record of 0-2 in the MAC.

Eastern Michigan students filed in to watch the Eagles take on Army on Sept. 26 2015 in Ypsilanti, Mich.

COLUMN: Eagles improving despite record

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015

Every year, football fans around Ypsilanti ask if Eastern Michigan will have a better football season than the preceding one, only to find yet another disappointment from the team.

Previewing Akron: Not Your Typical MAC Defense…or Offense

By Robert Hull · Friday, Oct. 9, 2015

Zips Come for Homecoming The University of Akron Zips is set to come to town this weekend with its fourth year head coach, Terry Bowden.

Full Transcript from Week Six Football Press Conference

By Thomas Bieszk · Monday, Oct. 5, 2015

Weekly press conference from Eastern Michigan Head Coach Chris Creighton and both offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin. All three cover the 44-22 loss Saturday against LSU and look forward to this Saturday hosting the University of Akron.

Injuries continue to impede Eagles

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Oct. 5, 2015

Injuries have impeded the Eastern Michigan football season so far this season and more red flags were raised when senior linebacker Great Ibe did not see the field Saturday night against Louisiana State University.

Eagles show improvement but fall to LSU

By Robert Hull · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015

Eastern Michigan University football traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday evening and were defeated by ninth-ranked Louisiana State University by a score of 44-22.

Five things moving forward from EMU's loss to LSU

By Andrew Mascharka · Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015

It hasn’t been the prettiest season for the Eastern Michigan football team but it’s 44-22 loss to Louisiana State University taught us a lot about the potential future of the program. Here are five things to take away moving forward.

COLUMN: Can EMU stop Leonard Fournette?

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015

The Eastern Michigan defense is going to have its hands full this weekend when the Eagles take a trip down to Louisiana State University to play the ninth ranked Louisiana State UniversityTigers and its stellar Heisman Trophy candidate running back, Leonard Fournette.

Previewing LSU: Geauxing to the Bayou

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015

Tigers Rag: Eastern Michigan will take on Les Miles, and his Louisiana State Tigers this weekend.

Full Transcript from Week Five Football Press Conference

By Thomas Bieszk · Monday, Sept. 28, 2015

Weekly press conference with Eastern Michigan head coach Chris Creighton, offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin. Final thoughts on Army game and a look forward to LSU this Saturday.

Eagles fall 58-36 to Army

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015

Eastern Michigan has lost two football games this season despite holding double-digit leads in both. The Eagles attempted their own comeback Saturday, getting to within a 36-30 deficit at the end of the third quarter, but fell well short, losing to Army West Point 58-36.

Beer sales at Rynearson considered successful despite $3,000 loss

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015

Football will be the only thing on tap moving forward at Rynearson Stadium, unlike last week when EMU piloted a beer-selling program.

Previewing Army West Point: Seconds From Success

By Robert Hull · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015

Eastern Michigan will host the Army West Point Black Knights on Saturday, September 26th, and kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.

Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton reacts after a call in the first half in the Eagles 28-17 loss to Ball State Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Full Transcript from Week Four Football Press Conference

By Thomas Bieszk · Monday, Sept. 21, 2015

Eastern Michigan coach’s Monday press conference covering Saturday’s 28-17 loss to Ball State and preparation for Army West Point this Saturday. Featuring EMU head coach Chris Creighton, offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin.

Ball State wide receiver Jordan Williams dives over an defender against Eastern Michigan Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 28-17.

COLUMN: Run Defense Woes Can’t Continue

By Robert Hull · Monday, Sept. 21, 2015

Ball State University dominated and outsmarted Eastern Michigan University in just about every aspect of the game after the first quarter. They especially dominated on offense by simply running the ball against the less than par rush defense of the Eagles.

Eastern Michigan defensive lineman Luke MacLean lays down a hard hit on Ball State wide receiver Terin Solomon in the Eagles 28-17 loss to Ball State Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich.