Football

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.

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.