Football

EMU Athletics to name football field after legend Maxx Crosby

EMU Athletics will name the football field after legend Maxx Crosby following a $1 million donation to the athletic program.

Eastern Michigan vs. Western Michigan game preview, odds, what to watch

Echo Sports Editor gives his insight into a game preview look as the Eastern Michigan University football team takes on rival Western Michigan University

Eastern Michigan vs. Northern Illinois game preview, odds, what to watch

With both teams on two-game winning streaks and in the hunt for a conference title, sports editor Blake McQueary gives some insight for a game preview between Eastern Michigan and Northern Illinois

Eastern Michigan outlasts Kent State in MAC battle 28-14

Eastern Michigan vs. Kent State game preview, odds, what to watch

The Kent State Golden Flashes come to town on Saturday, Oct. 14, as the Eagles will look to get their second consecutive win against them. Sports Editor Blake McQueary give insight into the matchup with his game preview, as well as how to watch and what to watch for.

Eagles Fly High on Homecoming; roll Ball State 24-10

The Eagles roll Ball State on homecoming to improve to 3-3 on the season

Eastern Michigan vs. Ball State game preview, odds, what to watch

As the Cardinals of Ball State are in town for EMU's homecoming battle, Sports Editor Blake McQueary gives you a game preview of the MAC showdown, as well as odds and what to watch.

What's The Move: Homecoming Edition - Oct. 2-Oct. 7

Eastern Michigan University's "Paint It Green" 2023 homecoming kicks off with a multitude of events and activities for the week.

Central Michigan outlasts Eastern Michigan, 26-23, to inch one step closer to Michigan MAC title

Central Michigan edges EMU in interstate rivalry game with Michigan MAC trophy at stakes.

Eastern Michigan vs. Central Michigan game preview, odds, what to watch

Echo Sports Editor Blake McQueary gives insight in the weekly EMU football game preview as they take on interstate MAC rival, Central Michigan.

Eastern Michigan vs. Jacksonville State game preview, odds, what to watch

As we head into another weekend of college football, Echo sports editor Blake McQueary gives you the full preview of EMU football's next matchup with Jacksonville State.

EMU’s Hamze El-Zayat scores winning touchdown against UMass

Eastern Michigan improves their record to 2-1 after close win at home against UMass.

Eastern Michigan vs. UMass game preview, odds, what to watch

For the third consecutive season, the Eastern Michigan University football team will host the University of Massachusetts in a non-conference battle inside The Factory. Read all about the matchup, game odds, and what to watch for as sports editor Blake McQueary gives insight ahead of Saturday's game.

EMU football’s Evans eyes Eagles’ career touchdown record

EMU football running back Samson Evans is on the brink of tying, possibly breaking, EMU football legend Gary Patton's record for career rushing touchdowns.

Eastern Michigan vs. Minnesota game preview, odds, what to watch for

In a highly antcipated matchup throughout Ypsilanti between Eastern Michigan and Minnesota, check out the game preview done by Sports Editor, Blake McQueary, as well as his keys to victory for both squads.

EMU football downs HBCU opponent in season opener, 33-23

Eastern Michigan hosted hbcu opponent Howard University Sept. 1 to kick off the programs 132nd season. 

Samson Evans Q&A: The EMU Football star speaks about the offseason, as well as the upcoming expectations for the 2023 season

After a historic personal season for EMU football's star running back, Samson Evans, he now looks into what the upcoming 2023 season holds for him, as well as the team.

EMU Athletics holds news conference for EMU Football's Brian Dooley and Zack Conti after heartwarming story receives national spotlight

After an unselfish act from EMU football's Brian Dooley, to gift his scholarship to walk-on, Zack Conti received national attention. EMU Athletics held a news conference on Tuesday, Aug. 8, when Dooley answered questions from the media.

EMU football’s Brian Dooley surrenders his own athletic scholarship for walk-on Zack Conti

Brian Dooley, a graduate offensive lineman for the EMU football team, gave his athletic scholarship to a fellow walk-on teammate who was selling his plasma to pay his tuition bills.

EMU football team kicks off 2023-24 season with first day of camp

The Eagles officially get their 2023-24 season underway with the first day of practice on Wednesday, Aug. 2.