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EMU Giving Away Free Tuition at Football Games

By Eric Coughlin · Monday, Oct. 26, 2015

Four students will trust “Swoop,” Eastern Michigan University’s mascot, with a chance to win them tuition for a year.

Football Notebook: Who will start at QB, injury updates and WMU

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Oct. 26, 2015

Following a 49-21 loss to Northern Illinois University, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles have a short layoff before their night game against Western Michigan University Thursday night in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Eastern Michigan was defeated in the first round of the MAC Tournament by Western Michigan in five sets on Thursday.

Weekend Recap: Volleyball drops two decisions

By Robert Sherman · Monday, Oct. 26, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team hosted two games, beginning a four game home-stand as the team gears up for the final six matches of the regular season.

The Eastern Michigan University women's soccer senior class of 2015.

Senior day ends in draw, MAC Tournament hopes bleak

By Robert Sherman · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

Sunday afternoon’s match between Eastern Michigan University and Northern Illinois University at Scicluna Field was a must-win for the Eagles, but instead ended in a 1-1 draw.

EMU Cross Country ends regular season at Fall Classic

By Leveander Bradshaw · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s and women’s cross country teams ended their regular seasons at the annual EMU Fall Classic Friday, Oct. 23 in Dexter, Mich.

Five things from EMU's loss to NIU

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

Eastern Michigan University fell on the road to Northern Illinois University, 49-21 Saturday in DeKalb, Ill. Here are five observations of the game that we learned from the Eagles.

Huskies put up 35 in first half, win 49-21

By Robert Hull · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

Northern Illinois University had a pair of rushers surpass the century-mark in the Huskies 49-21 win over Eastern Michigan University Saturday afternoon. In the first half NIU, shutout the Eastern Michigan offense, while scoring 35 first half points.

Senior goalkeeper Megan McCabe looks over the field as her team gets ready to kick-off.

Eastern Michigan Goalkeeper Megan McCabe ready for last challenge

By Robert Sherman · Friday, Oct. 23, 2015

A torn posterior cruciate ligament threatened one of the most accomplished Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer goalkeeper’s future.

McCabe or Williams: Who will start?

By Robert Sherman · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women's soccer team has used over 10 different starting line-ups in 15 matches played during the 2015 season. So the question going into the end of the season not only becomes what starting 10 outfield players head coach Scott Hall puts on the field, but also, who Hall selects to play goalkeeper as the last defense for the Eagles.

Behind the Numbers: EMU football's trip to Baton Rouge

By Eric Coughlin · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University athletic department justified the costs of their football road game to Louisiana State University with a near seven-figure check.

Previewing Northern Illinois: The Hare and the Huskies

By Robert Hull · Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

The Northern Illinois University Huskies are what many people would call the turning-point program of the Mid-American Conference. In the 2012-13 college football season, the Huskies did the unthinkable and made it to the Discover Orange Bowl. Many non power-five conference schools dream of making a bowl as prestigious as that, but very rarely do they get to experience one.

Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton reacts after a call in the Eagles 63-20 loss to Toledo on Oct. 17 2015 in the Glass Bowl.

Transcript from Week Eight Football Press Conference

By Thomas Bieszk · Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015

Weekly press conference with Eastern Michigan head coach Chris Creighton, offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin. This week covering the team’s loss to Toledo and looking ahead to Northern Illinois.

Football Notebook: Zappone's season over, Bell or Roback?, Remembering Reed

By Andrew Mascharka · Monday, Oct. 19, 2015

Following its fifth straight loss, the Eastern Michigan University football team is looking for a bounce back performance against Northern Illinois University on Saturday Oct.

Weekend Recap: Soccer beats Ohio, falls to Kent State

By Robert Sherman · Monday, Oct. 19, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team took a road-trip through Ohio over the weekend, making stops at Ohio University and Kent State University.

Men's cross country places 15th at Pre-Nationals

By Leveander Bradshaw · Monday, Oct. 19, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University men’s cross country competed at the NCAA Division One Pre-National Invitational in Louisville, KY on Saturday Oct.

Women's cross country finishes in 24th place at Pre-Nationals

By Leveander Bradshaw · Monday, Oct. 19, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s cross country team placed 24th at the NCAA Division One Pre-Nationals Invitational on Saturday Oct.

Eastern outlasts Bowling Green, takes match in five sets

By Robert Sherman · Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University volleyball team traveled to Ohio on Saturday, taking on Bowling Green State University, taking the victory in five sets in what was a back-and-forth match between the Eagles and the Falcons.

Eagles fall to Toledo, 63-20

By Robert Hull · Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015

Eastern Michigan University football had a difficult time defensively stopping the undefeated and nationally ranked University of Toledo Rockets, falling 63-20 for the Eagles fifth straight loss.

Column: How much should Reggie Bell play vs. Toledo

By Thomas Bieszk · Friday, Oct. 16, 2015

Eastern Michigan University quarterback Reggie Bell has been cleared to play following a broken jaw suffered against Old Dominion University in week one.

Previewing Toledo: Eagles head to Glass Bowl

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015

Following a 47-21 loss to the University of Akron, the Eastern Michigan University Eagles (1-5, 0-2) will head to the Glass Bowl to take on the undefeated and nationally ranked University of Toledo Rockets (5-0, 2-0). Matt Campbell, who is in his fourth year as the head coach at Toledo, has compiled one of the more impressive resumes in the Mid-American Conference, having a career record of 31-13 as a head coach.