Football

EMU football fills 25 scholarships for 2015

By Thomas Bieszk · Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015

Centered around college football, National Signing Day is a day where thousands of high school football players take their next steps in life and choose which college they will play for after they graduate. Creighton’s staff was able to fill all 25 scholarships with 21 incoming freshman and four junior college transfers.

Eastern Michigan offensive lineman Ka'John Armstrong holds the wrench in the Eagles 51-7 loss to Western Michigan Saturday afternoon in Kalamazoo.

EMU football 2015 schedule

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015

The 2015 non-conference schedule has been set. Eastern Michigan University football will open at home for the third straight season, hosting Old Dominion Sept.

Eagle 2015 schedule

By Thomas Beiszk · Friday, Jan. 9, 2015

The 2015 non-conference schedule has been set. Eastern Michigan University will open at home for the third straight season, hosting Old Dominion Sept. 5. This will be the second straight season the Eagles face the Monarchs, losing to them 17-3 last year on the road.

Three Eagles pick up MAC honors in football

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014

While the Eastern Michigan football team struggled to a third straight 2-10 season, there were bright-spots amidst the gloom, as three players earned positions on the All-MAC list. Junior defensive lineman Pat O’Connor headlines as the lone Eagle to earn first-team honors.

Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan's 2-10 season

By Al Willman · Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014

Instead of taking five things away from Eastern Michigan’s 52-16 loss Friday to the University of Toledo – because in all honesty there isn’t much to say that I haven’t already said at some point this season – I’m going to share my five takeaways from the team's 2-10 season in this, my final official column with the Echo.

Eastern Michigan running back Darius Jackson rushes the ball in the Eagles 52-16 loss to Toledo Friday afternoon in Ypsilanti.

Eagles finish 2-10 with 52-16 loss to Toledo

By Al Willman · Friday, Nov. 28, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team’s 52-16 loss to the University of Toledo Friday was Chris Creighton’s 10th loss of the season – finishing his first losing season as a collegiate football coach.

Final: Toledo 52, EMU 16

By Al Willman · Friday, Nov. 28, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team took on the University of Toledo in the final game of the regular season Friday afternoon at Rynearson Stadium. At the half, the Eagles were down 42-9.

Photo by Sage StephensSome of the debris made it to the hill in Rynearson Stadium, but did not make it as far as the field.

Strong winds damage Convocation Center awning

By Nora Naughton · Monday, Nov. 24, 2014

Part of the awning over the main entrance to the Convocation Center was blown off in the strong winds Monday. The main entrance to the building is closed until further notice. Debris has blown into Rynearson Stadium, but has not reached the football field.

Five things to take away from EMU's 45-30 loss to Ball State

By Al Willman · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014

Five things to take away from Eastern Michigan’s 45-30 loss to Ball State University.

EMU football loses fifth straight game, 45-30 to Ball State

By Al Willman · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014

The Eastern Michigan football team lost its fifth consecutive game Saturday, 45-30 to Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Each of the team’s last five losses have been against Mid-American Conference opponents.

Despite disappointment with loss to Western Michigan, football team looks ahead to Ball State

By Al Willman · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

Saturday’s 51-7 loss to Western Michigan was disappointing for Eastern Michigan football coach Chris Creighton and his team – he said that after the game and he said it again Monday morning at the team’s weekly news conference at the Convocation Center.