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Know Before You Go: Eastern Michigan Hosts Toledo for Homecoming
10/14/2026 5:10:00 PM | Football
Homecoming festivities feature alumni reunions, special recognitions, Band Day, and a 3:30 p.m. kickoff at The Factory
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Eastern Michigan University Football returns to The Factory Saturday, Oct. 17, when the Eagles host the University of Toledo for Homecoming at 3:30 p.m. inside Rynearson Stadium.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) - Eastern Michigan University Football returns to The Factory Saturday, Oct. 17, when the Eagles host the University of Toledo for Homecoming at 3:30 p.m. inside Rynearson Stadium.
Saturday's Homecoming celebration will feature plenty of activities before and during the game, including the 5K at the Factory, alumni tailgates, Eagle Walk, special recognitions, and a halftime performance featuring more than 900 student musicians.
The day begins at 8 a.m. with the 5K at the Factory, where participants will run or walk through campus before finishing on the iconic gray turf inside Rynearson Stadium. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.
The EMU Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tailgate begins at 12:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Rynearson Stadium, featuring food, music, games, prizes, and more. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12, and $5 for students. Children ages 2 and younger enter free.
At 1:15 p.m., fans are encouraged to gather on the front lawn of Rynearson Stadium for Eagle Walk as the Eagles arrive at The Factory.
Gates to Rynearson Stadium will open at 2 p.m., giving fans plenty of time to find their seats before kickoff.
Former Eastern Michigan student-athletes are also invited to reconnect during the 2026 All-Sports Reunion, beginning at 2 p.m. in the North Endzone hospitality tent. The $50 package includes a game ticket, access to the field-level tent, complimentary food and beverages, and two drink tickets.
Saturday's game will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the historic 2016 Eastern Michigan football team, which earned the program's first bowl invitation in 29 years and its first winning season since 1995.
EMU will also recognize former track and field standout Jasmine Jones, who earned a bronze medal for Team USA in the two-woman bobsleigh at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Kickoff between Eastern Michigan and Toledo is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. inside Rynearson Stadium.
Fans will want to stay in their seats at halftime as EMU Band Day brings more than 900 student musicians representing 19 schools and performance groups to The Factory for a special halftime performance.
Eastern Michigan enters Saturday's matchup at 4-3 overall and 3-0 in Mid-American Conference play, sitting atop the conference standings. The Eagles will look to extend their three-game winning streak and secure their sixth consecutive Homecoming victory.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, wear green, and help create a Homecoming atmosphere as the Eagles look to remain unbeaten in MAC play.
All on-campus EMU Athletics events are free for Eastern Michigan students.
New for the 2026-27 season, EMU students can access home games with the Boarding Pass. The all-in-one pass serves as a student's ticket for every home football game and every men's and women's basketball home game throughout the academic year.
Students only need to download the Boarding Pass once and add the pass to their mobile wallet. The same pass will remain there throughout the year.
To access the Boarding Pass, students should sign in to their ticket account using their EMICH email address, select "Sign In With Code," and enter the six-digit code sent to their email. Once logged in, students should select "My Account," locate the Boarding Pass, and add the pass to their mobile wallet.
Students experiencing issues accessing their Boarding Pass should contact the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669 or emu_tix@emich.edu. The Boarding Pass must be accessed from a mobile device.
Fans planning to drive to The Factory should arrive early, as parking is expected to fill quickly. General parking opens at 7 a.m. and costs $10 per vehicle, cash only. Fans who present a valid game ticket at entry will have the parking fee waived.
Additional parking will be available in designated grass lots near Rynearson Stadium, the Intramural Fields, the Indoor Practice Facility, and the George Gervin GameAbove Center staff lot.
The day begins at 8 a.m. with the 5K at the Factory, where participants will run or walk through campus before finishing on the iconic gray turf inside Rynearson Stadium. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.
The EMU Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tailgate begins at 12:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Rynearson Stadium, featuring food, music, games, prizes, and more. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12, and $5 for students. Children ages 2 and younger enter free.
At 1:15 p.m., fans are encouraged to gather on the front lawn of Rynearson Stadium for Eagle Walk as the Eagles arrive at The Factory.
Gates to Rynearson Stadium will open at 2 p.m., giving fans plenty of time to find their seats before kickoff.
Former Eastern Michigan student-athletes are also invited to reconnect during the 2026 All-Sports Reunion, beginning at 2 p.m. in the North Endzone hospitality tent. The $50 package includes a game ticket, access to the field-level tent, complimentary food and beverages, and two drink tickets.
Saturday's game will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of the historic 2016 Eastern Michigan football team, which earned the program's first bowl invitation in 29 years and its first winning season since 1995.
EMU will also recognize former track and field standout Jasmine Jones, who earned a bronze medal for Team USA in the two-woman bobsleigh at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Kickoff between Eastern Michigan and Toledo is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. inside Rynearson Stadium.
Fans will want to stay in their seats at halftime as EMU Band Day brings more than 900 student musicians representing 19 schools and performance groups to The Factory for a special halftime performance.
Eastern Michigan enters Saturday's matchup at 4-3 overall and 3-0 in Mid-American Conference play, sitting atop the conference standings. The Eagles will look to extend their three-game winning streak and secure their sixth consecutive Homecoming victory.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, wear green, and help create a Homecoming atmosphere as the Eagles look to remain unbeaten in MAC play.
All on-campus EMU Athletics events are free for Eastern Michigan students.
New for the 2026-27 season, EMU students can access home games with the Boarding Pass. The all-in-one pass serves as a student's ticket for every home football game and every men's and women's basketball home game throughout the academic year.
Students only need to download the Boarding Pass once and add the pass to their mobile wallet. The same pass will remain there throughout the year.
To access the Boarding Pass, students should sign in to their ticket account using their EMICH email address, select "Sign In With Code," and enter the six-digit code sent to their email. Once logged in, students should select "My Account," locate the Boarding Pass, and add the pass to their mobile wallet.
Students experiencing issues accessing their Boarding Pass should contact the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669 or emu_tix@emich.edu. The Boarding Pass must be accessed from a mobile device.
Fans planning to drive to The Factory should arrive early, as parking is expected to fill quickly. General parking opens at 7 a.m. and costs $10 per vehicle, cash only. Fans who present a valid game ticket at entry will have the parking fee waived.
Additional parking will be available in designated grass lots near Rynearson Stadium, the Intramural Fields, the Indoor Practice Facility, and the George Gervin GameAbove Center staff lot.
Game Day Basics
- Parking Lots Open: 7 a.m.
- 5K at the Factory: 8 a.m., registration begins at 6:30 a.m.
- Alumni & Friends Tailgate: 12:30 p.m., front lawn of Rynearson Stadium
- Eagle Walk: 1:15 p.m., front lawn of Rynearson Stadium
- Gates Open: 2 p.m.
- All-Sports Reunion: 2 p.m., North Endzone hospitality tent
- Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 17, 3:30 p.m., Rynearson Stadium
- Opponent: Toledo
- Theme: Homecoming
- Special Recognitions: 2016 Football Team 10th Anniversary and Olympic bronze medalist Jasmine Jones
- Halftime: Band Day featuring more than 900 student musicians
- Student Admission: Free with Boarding Pass
- General Parking: $10 cash, waived with a valid game ticket
Homecoming football returns to The Factory as Eastern Michigan takes on Toledo with first place in the MAC on the line. Arrive early, enjoy the festivities, and help the Eagles protect their unbeaten conference record and extend their Homecoming winning streak!
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