Eastern Michigan University Football Team Overview and 2024 Season Preview

Eastern Michigan University Football Team Overview

Team History and Achievements

The Eastern Michigan Eagles football team, part of Eastern Michigan University, has a rich history dating back to 1891. The team has undergone several name changes, including "Michigan State Normal College Normalites" (1899 to 1928), "Michigan State Normal College Hurons" (1929 to 1955), and "Eastern Michigan Hurons" (1956 to 1990) before becoming the "Eastern Michigan Eagles". The team has achieved five undefeated seasons, with the most successful period being from 1925 to 1939 under head coach Elton Rynearson.

Recent Performance

In the 2023 season, the Eastern Michigan Eagles finished with a 6-7 record and lost the 68 Ventures Bowl. They averaged 19.5 points per game on offense and allowed 26.7 points per game on defense. Key players from the 2023 season include Samson Evans (RB), Austin Smith (QB), and Jaylon Jackson (RB).
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2024 Season

The Eagles are set to play their first game of the 2024 season against the UMass Minutemen on August 31, 2024, at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Eagles are slight underdogs, with a spread of +2.5 points and an over/under of 51 points.
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Upcoming Schedule

The Eagles have a challenging schedule ahead, including games against Washington on September 7, 2024, and future matchups against Jacksonville State, Saint Francis U., Texas State, LIU, Kentucky, Louisiana, San Jose State, Michigan State, Lindenwood, Marshall, San Diego State, Michigan, Georgia Southern, Indiana, and Georgia Southern.

Team Information

  • Head Coach: Chris Creighton
  • Stadium: Rynearson Stadium, with a capacity of 30,200.
  • Conference: Mid-American Conference (MAC)
  • Outfitter: Adidas

Social Media and Online Presence

  • Instagram: @emufb
  • Facebook: EMU Football
  • Official Athletics Website: Eastern Michigan University Athletics
For more detailed statistics, game previews, and updates, you can visit the official Eastern Michigan University Athletics website or follow their social media accounts.