Chis Creighton: Sacramento State Week
Published on 8/27/2026
Published on 8/27/2026
Eastern Michigan head coach Chris Creighton told Greg Steiner his team enters Saturday's 2026 season opener in a strong position after 21 preseason practices, with the Eagles benefiting from a full week to focus on Sacramento State before classes begin. Creighton said opening the season at home with a MAC game, along with welcoming more than 1,600 freshmen, makes Saturday a special opportunity at the Factory. He also reflected on former Northern Illinois coach Joe Novak, a mentor during Eastern Michigan's rebuilding process, as the Eagles prepare for a season defined by toughness, togetherness and determination.
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Greg Steiner sits down with Head Coach Chris Creighton ahead of the Motor City MACtion game against Central Michigan at Ford Field. Creighton reflects on the near-win at Ohio — crediting backup quarterback Brogan McCaughey, a strong defensive performance, and the team's dramatically improved run defense — before turning to the CMU matchup, noting the rivalry's history, the introduction of a new trophy, and the importance of fan turnout for the nationally televised game.
Published on 11/3/2026
Head Coach Chris Creighton sits down with Greg Steiner to recap the homecoming loss to Toledo and look ahead to the road game at Ohio, airing on ESPNU at 4 p.m. Creighton acknowledges the Toledo game was 'awful' despite a strong homecoming atmosphere, pointing to six sacks allowed and an inability to respond to adversity as the key offensive failures. On the positive side, he highlights the defense's second-half turnaround and punter Daniel Hall's continued development, then previews Ohio as a disciplined, run-first program whose starting quarterback makes them go.
Published on 10/23/2026
Greg Steiner interviews EMU Women's Basketball Head Coach Sahar Nusseibeh in a wide-ranging season preview for the 2026-27 campaign. Nusseibeh discusses roster continuity, replacing departed star Sisi Eleko and point guard Ainhoa Cea, the development of MAC Freshman of the Year Peyton Hill, key newcomers including transfer Zoe Guice and post player Ni'Rah Clark, a challenging non-conference schedule, and the program's identity on and off the court.
Published on 10/19/2026
Head Coach Chris Creighton sits down with Greg Steiner to break down the close MAC win over Akron and look ahead to Homecoming against Toledo. Key takeaways include praise for in-game defensive adjustments, a breakout performance from receiver Joshua Long, a punt block that proved critical, and Rudy Kessinger's game-winning field goal. Creighton also previews a Toledo program he calls 'really good' and speaks to the excitement of welcoming back the 2016 Bahamas Bowl team for the reunion.
Published on 10/15/2026