Football

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.

Former EMU Eagle Gunnar Oakes signs with USFL’s Michigan Panthers

Oakes will join another former Eagle, Terry Myrick, with Michigan Panthers of the USFL.

EMU Athletics offseason questions: Expectations within the football program, Noah Farrakhan, is Stan Heath in the hot seat?

Read the very first mailbag of The Eastern Echo done by Sports Editor, Blake McQueary, as he answers EMU sports fans’ questions. 

EMU Football program to host Midweek Maction Camp

Former EMU Eagle Dylan Drummond signs with Detroit Lions

Dylan Drummond impresses Detroit Lion staff after successful rookie minicamp tryout.

Four Eastern Michigan football players receive invites to NFL Rookie Minicamps

Gunnar Oakes, Hassan Beydoun, Taylor Powell, and Dylan Drummond all received NFL minicamp opportunities to compete for roster spots in the NFL. 

EMU football alumnus Sidy Sow drafted 117th overall by the New England Patriots

Former Eagles Sidy Sow and Chad Ryland will be heading to New England to play for the Patriots after getting drafted just five picks apart from each other in this year's NFL Draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers draft Eastern Michigan's Jose Ramirez, 196th overall

EMU football 2023 recruiting class rated first in the MAC by 247Sports

EMU adds nine student-athletes on National Signing Day to eclipse best recruiting class in program history.

Makhail Wood: A Record-Breaking Talent

Eastern Echo sports editor Blake McQueary sat down with 2023 EMU football signee, Makhail Wood, to discuss Wood’s journey with football that has allowed him to break many records on the high school level and how he hopes to carry that over on the next level at Eastern Michigan University. 

Daiquan White: Born a dawg

EMU football secures second ever bowl victory over San José State University, 41-27

The Eastern Michigan football team traveled to Boise, Idaho, to compete in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl where they knocked off San Jose State, 41-27, to earn their second bowl game win in program history. 

After their 8-4 season, the Eagles will fly to Idaho to compete in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

The Eastern Michigan football team will compete in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl against San Jose State on Dec. 20, a rematch the 1897 California Bowl where the Eagles won their first and only bowl game. 

Opinion: A look at potential bowl games the EMU football team could play in this year

Before a decision is announced on Dec. 4, Echo Sports Editor makes predictions about what bowl game EMU football could play in.