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COLUMN: Can EMU stop Leonard Fournette?

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015

The Eastern Michigan defense is going to have its hands full this weekend when the Eagles take a trip down to Louisiana State University to play the ninth ranked Louisiana State UniversityTigers and its stellar Heisman Trophy candidate running back, Leonard Fournette.

Previewing LSU: Geauxing to the Bayou

By Robert Hull · Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015

Tigers Rag: Eastern Michigan will take on Les Miles, and his Louisiana State Tigers this weekend.

Eastern Michigan falls against Western Michigan & Northern Illinois

By Candis Caldwell · Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015

The Mid-American Conference began to fall in action over the weekend of Sept. 25-26, as the Eastern Michigan Women’s Volleyball team faced its first conference match ups against Western Michigan University and Northern Illinois University.

Full Transcript from Week Five Football Press Conference

By Thomas Bieszk · Monday, Sept. 28, 2015

Weekly press conference with Eastern Michigan head coach Chris Creighton, offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin. Final thoughts on Army game and a look forward to LSU this Saturday.

Women’s XC places sixth in Virginia Invitational

By Leveander Bradshaw · Monday, Sept. 28, 2015

The EMU Women’s cross country by placed sixth in the Virginia Invitational this past Saturday. The Eagles had seven runners crossing the line before the 20 minute mark, including four runners in the top 50. They finished sixth among 15 teams, finishing with 184 points

Eastern Michigan blanked by Miami-Ohio, 1-0

By Robert Sherman · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015

The Eastern Michigan University women’s soccer team hosted the University of Miami-Ohio Redhawks in a Mid-American Conference match-up on Sunday, in which the Eagles fell 1-0 to a set-piece goal in the team’s second game at Scicluna Field.

Eagles fall 58-36 to Army

By Thomas Bieszk · Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015

Eastern Michigan has lost two football games this season despite holding double-digit leads in both. The Eagles attempted their own comeback Saturday, getting to within a 36-30 deficit at the end of the third quarter, but fell well short, losing to Army West Point 58-36.

Beer sales at Rynearson considered successful despite $3,000 loss

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015

Football will be the only thing on tap moving forward at Rynearson Stadium, unlike last week when EMU piloted a beer-selling program.

Club Roller Hockey team looks for new additions

By Eric Coughlin · Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015

Eastern Michigan's club roller hockey team, nicknamed the Dirty Birds, is beginning its fourteenth season under coach Adam Golchuk. Their nickname comes in part from their gritty reputation.

Eagles win one, lose two in Flyer Tournament

By Candis Caldwell · Friday, Sept. 25, 2015

After heading into their fourth tournament of season, the Eastern Michigan’s women’s volleyball team traveled to Dayton, Ohio to participate in the Flyer Invitational tournament from the weekend of Sept.

Previewing Army West Point: Seconds From Success

By Robert Hull · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015

Eastern Michigan will host the Army West Point Black Knights on Saturday, September 26th, and kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.

Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton reacts after a call in the first half in the Eagles 28-17 loss to Ball State Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich.

Full Transcript from Week Four Football Press Conference

By Thomas Bieszk · Monday, Sept. 21, 2015

Eastern Michigan coach’s Monday press conference covering Saturday’s 28-17 loss to Ball State and preparation for Army West Point this Saturday. Featuring EMU head coach Chris Creighton, offensive coordinator Kalen DeBoer and defensive coordinator Brad McCaslin.

Ball State wide receiver Jordan Williams dives over an defender against Eastern Michigan Saturday afternoon in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Cardinals defeated the Eagles 28-17.

COLUMN: Run Defense Woes Can’t Continue

By Robert Hull · Monday, Sept. 21, 2015

Ball State University dominated and outsmarted Eastern Michigan University in just about every aspect of the game after the first quarter. They especially dominated on offense by simply running the ball against the less than par rush defense of the Eagles.