Sports-Previews

Eastern Michigan football vs. Northern Illinois preview: season on the line?

By Darrell Justice · Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Michigan seems to be a classic game of offense versus defense, and the team that will come out on top will likely be the team that plays a more balanced game.

Eastern Michigan football vs. Buffalo preview: can the defense figure it out?

By Darrell Justice · Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

The University at Buffalo Bulls will be a formidable matchup for the Eagles. Eastern Michigan University is 3-2 against Buffalo in the last five games played at UB Stadium, but if they want to keep that winning record going, they will need to drastically improve their defensive line play.

Two Eastern Michigan offensive linemen, both decked out in green and black wearing green helmets with a stylized grey "E", converse during the team's Homecoming win against ULL.

Eastern Michigan football vs. CMU preview: starting MAC play with a win?

By Darrell Justice · Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

After defeating University of Louisiana at Lafeyette, Eastern Michigan University football faces Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Mich. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.

An Eastern Michigan defensive lineman donned in green and white jumps in the air with a fist raised above his head following a defensive stop.

Eastern Michigan football vs. ULL preview: an early Homecoming

By Darrell Justice · Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Viewers can tune into ESPN+ at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, to watch the Eastern Michigan Eagles face off against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for this year's homecoming game.

Two EMU football players touch green helmets together in celebration in front of the crowd and a gray, cloudy sky.

Eastern Michigan football preview vs. Kentucky: getting the ship righted?

By Darrell Justice · Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

The Eagles will have their hands full with the University of Kentucky Wildcats this week. To stay competitive, the Eagles will likely need another strong outing from Dontae McMillan plus an improved run defense to combat Kentucky’s backfield.

Eastern Michigan football preview vs. LIU: opening the home slate with a win?

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

This week, the Eagles return to Ypsilanti, playing in front of their home fans for the first time in 2025 at Rynearson Stadium, aiming to get their campaign back on track against the Long Island University Sharks.

Eastern Michigan volleyball 2025 season preview: expectations of continued growth?

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

With a new volleyball season underway, the Eastern Michigan University women's volleyball program aims to repeat their eight-win improvement from 2023 to 2024.

Eagle mascot Swoop holds a green flag with a white letter E and walks onto the football field. Several football players are obscured by green-and-white fog in the background behind Swoop.

Eastern Michigan football season opener preview: Starting 2025 with a win?

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

As they go into their 50th season of Mid-American Conference play, the Eagles are determined to firmly leave the disappointing end to last year in the rearview mirror.

Eastern Michigan football 2025 season preview: An opportunity at redemption?

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025

A new year brings about a fresh start and fresh expectations for the Eastern Michigan University football program, which has been busy making pivotal moves throughout the winter and spring.

Eastern Michigan University midfielder Sophia Baumann runs on a green soccer field during a match. Above her is a yellow banner with the word "soccer" written in dark blue text.

Eastern Michigan women’s soccer 2025 season preview: MAC tournament potential?

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025

Following a campaign that saw them boast a winning record for the first time since 2021, the Eastern Michigan University women's soccer team is determined to build on their success in the coming year.

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