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EMU's football player, #28, in a black jersey, pushes through Ohio's defensive line, all in white jerseys

Eastern Michigan football falls to Western Michigan despite McMillan’s historic night, 31-21

By Caleb Henderson · Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

Eastern Michigan University turned the ball over five times on a nationally televised stage, spoiling Dontae McMillan’s encore performance in an Eagles uniform and suffering a 31-21 defeat to Mid-American Conference leading rival Western Michigan.

EMU Football team, in green jerseys, knock down the concrete wall

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Several sports events are coming up for Eastern Michigan University Athletics.

#7, in a white jersey, dribbling the ball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to No. 6 Louisville 87-46, despite Habhab double-double

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Despite Mo Habhab's fifth double-double in six games, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team fell on the road to the No. 6 nationally-ranked University of Louisville, 87-46.

#21, in a green jersey, walks up to the concrete wall holding a sledgehammer

Eastern Michigan football vs. Western Michigan preview: wrapping up 2025 with a win?

By Darrell Justice · Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Eastern Michigan will close out its season at home this week, taking on in-state rival Western Michigan University on Senior Night for the Eagles at Rynearson Stadium Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.

Habhab’s near triple-double leads Eastern Michigan men's basketball past Oakland 97-91

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

A near triple-double from Mo Habhab and an additional 22 points from Carlos Hart were enough to propel the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team to a 97-91 victory over Oakland University.

An Eastern Michigan football player wearing black and green flashes the "MACcoon" chain during the Eagles' Homecoming matchup against Louisiana Lafayette on Sept. 20, 2025.

The MACcoon chain: how a YouTube comment birthed Eastern Michigan football’s newest tradition

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Eastern Michigan football's latest tradition, the MACcoon turnover chain, all stems from a YouTube comment, a viral tweet, merchandise from the Sickos Committee, and a desire to be unique from Head Coach Chris Creighton and defensive back Bryce Llewellyn.

#4 Mohammad Habhab, in a white jersey, dunking the basketball.

Eastern Michigan men's basketball outlasts Detroit Mercy for early season road win, 72-62

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

Thanks to 17 points from Jon Sanders II and another Mo Habhab double-double, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team came back on the road and dispatched of the University of Detroit Mercy, 72-62.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales | Nov. 18-24

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

From basketball games to swim and dive meets, several exciting events are coming up for Eastern Michigan University's various athletic disciplines.

Chris Creighton, dressed in green, running with his team, who are wearing black jerseys

Chris Creighton scores 200th career win as Eastern Michigan football downs Ball State, 24-9

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

As just the 38th coach in Football Bowl Subdivision history to reach the milestone of 200 wins, Chris Creighton is the fourth active coach to hit the mark. His team achieved this feat for him as Eastern Michigan University dominated Ball State University on Nov. 15, 2025, to score their first road win of the year, 24-9.

Eastern Michigan women’s basketball defeats St. Thomas in defensive battle, 52-41

By Caleb Henderson · Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Eastern Michigan University put on a defensive clinic against the University of St. Thomas on Nov. 14, 2025, leaving Schoenecker Arena with a 52-41 victory and a .500 record.

#9, in a white jersey, dribbling the basketball

Eastern Michigan men's basketball falls to IU Indy, 90-83, despite Patterson's 23 point effort

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Despite a season-high 23 points from Addison Patterson and another double-double from Mo Habhab, Eastern Michigan fell at home to IU Indy, 90-83.

Robbie Britt steps down as Eastern Michigan baseball’s head coach for MLB opportunity

By Caleb Henderson · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Robbie Britt, Eastern Michigan University's head baseball coach, has stepped down to take on a role with the MLB's Boston Red Sox. EMU has appointed assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Trevor Beerman to an interim role ahead of the 2026 season.

Football player in a green jersey looks to pass the football on a gray field.

Eastern Michigan football preview vs. Ball State: final road test of 2025

By Darrell Justice · Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

The Eastern Michigan University Eagles travel to Scheumann Stadium to take on the Ball State University Cardinals in EMU's final road matchup of the 2025 campaign.

Eastern Michigan men’s basketball drops “Power 4” litmus test at Pittsburgh, 78-66

By Caleb Henderson · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

On Nov. 10, 2025, the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team fell short on the road to the University of Pittsburgh, 78-66.

EMU players in black jerseys, and one in a white jersey, celebrating after getting a point.

Eagle Sports Tips & Tales: Nov. 11-17

By Jeffrey Ellingsworth · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

A busy weekend for the Eastern Michigan University Eagles looms large as they take on seven events between Friday and Saturday this week.

#28, in a green jersey, running with the football

Devereaux, McMillan power Eastern Michigan football to win over Bowling Green, 27-21

By Caleb Henderson and Jack Monk · Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025

A late touchdown from Dontae McMillan, two critical catches from Nick Devereaux, a 44-yard field goal by Rudy Kessinger, and a sack on the final play of the game from Ronn Hardin proved to be enough for the Eastern Michigan University football team to thwart Bowling Green State University’s comeback efforts and win with a score of 27-21.

EMU player #1, in a black jersey, preparing to spike the volleyball.