Eastern Michigan Athletics
Car Show & Football This Saturday!
10/9/2025 9:21:00 PM | Football
Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m., Rynearson Stadium
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Eastern Michigan University is set to host Northern Illinois for Legends & Classics Day, presented by EMUCU, on Saturday, Oct. 11. Kickoff is 1 p.m. inside Rynearson Stadium. The game will air live on ESPN+, with WEMU 89.1 FM, the Varsity Network app, and SiriusXM carrying the call from Tom Helmer, Rob Rubick, and Elena Davis.
Fans are encouraged to start the day early as the fourth annual Car Show Game begins at 10 a.m.. Classic and custom cars will fill the stadium terrace for fans to explore before kickoff. Those in attendance can grab a free Block E bumper sticker and enter to win a Free Oil Change for a Year courtesy of LaFontaine KIA of Ypsilanti.
At 10:45 a.m., the Eagle Walk takes place outside Gate 2. The Pride of the Peninsula Marching Band, EMU Cheer, and Dance will lead fans in welcoming the team to The Factory. Students receive free admission with a digital student ticket and are encouraged to arrive early and join the excitement.
Fans are encouraged to download the Eastern Rewards App to join the Crowd Cameo gallery and earn points for engaging on game day.
Shuttle service from campus begins at 11 a.m. with stops at the EMU Student Center, Eastern Eateries, Pease Auditorium, Westview Apartments, and Rynearson Stadium. Post-game shuttles will start in the fourth quarter and run for one hour following the end of the game.
The celebration continues throughout Hall of Fame Weekend. On Friday, Oct. 10, the E-Club Alumni Chapter will induct the Class of 2025, featuring Patrice Beasley (track & field), John Bowler (men's basketball), Nikki Knapp (women's basketball), Ben Reese (track & field), and longtime trainer Bill Tuscany. The honorees will be recognized on the field during Saturday's game.
Fans should plan for stadium entry as metal detectors will be in place at all entrances, and the clear bag policy remains in effect. Arriving early is the best way to avoid delays and take in the full Legends & Classics Day experience.
The Eagles enter the weekend 1-5 overall and 0-2 in the MAC following a hard-fought overtime battle at Buffalo. NIU is 1-4 overall and 0-1 in league play. Saturday's game marks the final meeting between the programs as conference opponents before NIU departs for the Mountain West, closing a long chapter in one of the MAC's most familiar rivalries.
Game Day Basics
• Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m., Rynearson Stadium
• Eagle Walk: 10:45 a.m., outside Gate 2
• Tailgating: Early access for tailgate packages, $10 parking fee for pay-at-gate
• Shuttles: Begin at 11 a.m. and run until one hour after the game concludes
Additional Notes:
• All EMU students can secure a free game ticket using the promo code "EagleNation."
• Recreational Vehicles are designated to park in the VIP Lot and are required to have a VIP Parking Pass ($90 for RVs). All recreational vehicles that plan to arrive before game day need to coordinate their arrival with the EMU Athletic Ticket Office.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Eastern Michigan University is set to host Northern Illinois for Legends & Classics Day, presented by EMUCU, on Saturday, Oct. 11. Kickoff is 1 p.m. inside Rynearson Stadium. The game will air live on ESPN+, with WEMU 89.1 FM, the Varsity Network app, and SiriusXM carrying the call from Tom Helmer, Rob Rubick, and Elena Davis.
Fans are encouraged to start the day early as the fourth annual Car Show Game begins at 10 a.m.. Classic and custom cars will fill the stadium terrace for fans to explore before kickoff. Those in attendance can grab a free Block E bumper sticker and enter to win a Free Oil Change for a Year courtesy of LaFontaine KIA of Ypsilanti.
At 10:45 a.m., the Eagle Walk takes place outside Gate 2. The Pride of the Peninsula Marching Band, EMU Cheer, and Dance will lead fans in welcoming the team to The Factory. Students receive free admission with a digital student ticket and are encouraged to arrive early and join the excitement.
Fans are encouraged to download the Eastern Rewards App to join the Crowd Cameo gallery and earn points for engaging on game day.
Shuttle service from campus begins at 11 a.m. with stops at the EMU Student Center, Eastern Eateries, Pease Auditorium, Westview Apartments, and Rynearson Stadium. Post-game shuttles will start in the fourth quarter and run for one hour following the end of the game.
The celebration continues throughout Hall of Fame Weekend. On Friday, Oct. 10, the E-Club Alumni Chapter will induct the Class of 2025, featuring Patrice Beasley (track & field), John Bowler (men's basketball), Nikki Knapp (women's basketball), Ben Reese (track & field), and longtime trainer Bill Tuscany. The honorees will be recognized on the field during Saturday's game.
Fans should plan for stadium entry as metal detectors will be in place at all entrances, and the clear bag policy remains in effect. Arriving early is the best way to avoid delays and take in the full Legends & Classics Day experience.
The Eagles enter the weekend 1-5 overall and 0-2 in the MAC following a hard-fought overtime battle at Buffalo. NIU is 1-4 overall and 0-1 in league play. Saturday's game marks the final meeting between the programs as conference opponents before NIU departs for the Mountain West, closing a long chapter in one of the MAC's most familiar rivalries.
Game Day Basics
• Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m., Rynearson Stadium
• Eagle Walk: 10:45 a.m., outside Gate 2
• Tailgating: Early access for tailgate packages, $10 parking fee for pay-at-gate
• Shuttles: Begin at 11 a.m. and run until one hour after the game concludes
Additional Notes:
• All EMU students can secure a free game ticket using the promo code "EagleNation."
• Recreational Vehicles are designated to park in the VIP Lot and are required to have a VIP Parking Pass ($90 for RVs). All recreational vehicles that plan to arrive before game day need to coordinate their arrival with the EMU Athletic Ticket Office.
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