Football

EMU football adds to historic season with 31-24 win at Kent State

For Eastern Michigan University’s second away game in a row, the Eagles went back to Ohio to visit the Kent State Golden Flashes on Wednesday where they beat the Golden Flashes, 31-24, to mark the fifth away game in a row the team has won this season, a first in Eastern Michigan University football program history, and the Eagles’ seventh overall this season, another program first since 1987. 

TheBlockE Podcast

Check out the first episode of TheBlockE, Eastern Echo’s new sports podcast! 

EMU football secures bowl eligibility for fourth consecutive season following road win at Akron, 34-28

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles headed to InfoCision Stadium to face off against the University of Akron Zips on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, where the Eagles defeated the Zips to secure bowl eligibility for the fourth consecutive year, and fifth time since 2016. 

Extra extra read all about it: EMU football player announces plans for student athlete book club

EMU Football player Steven Bird is working with EMU SAAC to bring a student athlete book club to campus. 

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosts annual Mental Health Awareness Week

EMU SAAC hosted its annual Mental Health Awareness Week Oct.24-Oct. 28. 

Scott Draper Q&A: On his career thus far, his new position with the Big 12 conference, and his time at EMU

The Eastern Echo Sports Editor, Blake McQueary, sat down with EMU alum and Big 12 Vice President of Football, Scott Draper. Draper discusses his journey and time spent at EMU, new position with the Big 12, and the future of the BIG 12 conference.

Echo Sports Highlight: Allison Phillips

EMU football drops crucial home match, 24-27, to Toledo Rockets

After a loss today, the Eagles have three more chances at bowl eligibility, with one being next week at game against Akron Zips on Nov. 8.

EMU football defeats Ball State, 20-16, to secure third consecutive road victory

The Eastern Michigan University football team traveled to Muncie, Ind., on Saturday, Oct, 22, for a Mid-American Conference West showdown with Ball State University, where the Eagles picked up their third consecutive road win as they defeated the Cardinals, 20-16. 

EMU football drops Mid-American Conference home game to Huskies, 39-10

Defensive player, Jose Ramirez moved into eighth place on the EMU all-time career sack rankings.

New organization on campus creates safe space for Black student athletes

The Black Student Athlete Association is a new student led organization who represents the black athletes on campus. 

The Eagles claim victory in annual “Battle of I-94” against the Broncos

EMU football captures 45-23 win over WMU for the fourth-straight time in program history, which evens the record 1-1 in MAC play.

Eagles soar back in second half; EMU football defeats UMass 20-13 for homecoming win

The Eastern Michigan University football team completed a 13-point comeback and won their homecoming matchup against the University of Massachusetts, 20-13, on Saturday, October 1, 2022. The Eagles’ come-from-behind win over the Minutemen was also the first time the team has won its homecoming in consecutive years since 2006 and 2007. 

Fire in the hole! A look into EMU’s cannon crew

EMU’s Army ROTC program is apart of EMU’s long history. A part of that history and legacy is the Cannon Crew. The Cannon Crew is made of cadets who also make up the Eagle Battalion. 

EMU football falls to Buffalo 31-50 in Mid-American Conference opener home game

Coming off an upset win at Arizona State last weekend, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles opened Mid-American Conference play in hosting the University of Buffalo today at 12 p.m. The Eagles lost 31-50. 

EMU football stuns Arizona State, 30-21, in Valley Showdown

The Eastern Michigan football team traveled to Tempe, Arizona to take on Arizona State University on Saturday, September 17, 2022, in a late-night valley showdown. Evans was the story of the night for the Eagles as he capped off a career night after rushing for 258 yards on 36 attempts, leading the Eagles past Arizona State, 30-21. 

EMU football claims victory against Eastern Kentucky at season opener

The Eastern Michigan football team is officially back for the 2022-23 season. The Eagles kicked off their season against Eastern Kentucky on Friday, Sep. 2, 2022, where they would secure the win, 42-34. 

3 defining games for EMU’s football program this fall

We are officially two weeks away from the return of MACtion to Ypsilanti, Michigan. On September 2, the Eastern Michigan Eagles kick-off the 2022 season under the bright lights at Rynearson Stadium, hosting the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Following one of the most successful EMU recruiting classes in recent years, expectations and excitement continue to escalate. 

5 tips every student should know about EMU athletic events

Eastern Michigan University students are provided transportation and complete access to EMU athletic events for FREE. You don't have to spend a dime to have a great time and support your Eastern Michigan Eagles!

Football and basketball recruits strengthen EMU athletics

On August 1, 2022, three-star cornerback Daiquan White announced his commitment to the Eastern Michigan University football program. White’s commitment boosted the Eagles into the number one spot in the 2023 recruiting class rankings (247sports.com). This marked the first time in program history that Eastern Michigan held the number one spot in the football recruiting class rankings within the Mid-American Conference.