https://admin.emueagles.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Eastern Michigan University Athleticsen-us60https://emueagles.com/news/2026/6/11/football-places-10-on-phil-steeles-preseason-all-mac-teamshttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/6/11/football-places-10-on-phil-steeles-preseason-all-mac-teamsFootball

A total of 10 Eastern Michigan University football student-athletes were named Preseason All-Mid-American Conference by Phil Steele's College Football Preview, the magazine announced this week.]]>Football Places 10 on Phil Steele's Preseason All-MAC TeamsThu, 11 Jun 2026 11:28:00 EST730606https://emueagles.com/news/2026/6/6/football-holds-fifth-annual-empty-the-nest-eventhttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/6/6/football-holds-fifth-annual-empty-the-nest-eventFootball

As part of its commitment to building champions on the field and in life, the Eastern Michigan University football program hosted its fifth annual "Empty The Nest" event Friday, June 5, at the EMU Student Center. The event offered 23 senior student-athletes face-to-face time with EMU alumni who now lead careers across business, athletics, education, health care, media, law enforcement, and entrepreneurship.]]>Football Holds Fifth Annual "Empty The Nest" EventSat, 6 Jun 2026 10:30:00 EST730599https://emueagles.com/news/2026/6/3/baseball-emu-student-athletes-set-department-gpa-record-during-winter-2026-semesterhttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/6/3/baseball-emu-student-athletes-set-department-gpa-record-during-winter-2026-semesterBaseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's XC, Women's XC, Football, Soccer, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Rowing, Gymnastics, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, General, SASS, Lacrosse

Eastern Michigan University student-athletes continued their success in the classroom during the Winter 2026 semester, posting the highest cumulative grade-point (GPA) average in department history with a 3.517. The mark surpassed the previous department record of 3.504 and marked the seventh consecutive semester EMU Athletics established a new cumulative GPA record. Additionally, all programs finished the semester with a cumulative GPA above 3.0 for the first time in department history.]]>EMU Student-Athletes Set Department GPA Record During Winter 2026 SemesterWed, 3 Jun 2026 13:00:00 EST230592https://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-basketball-the-man-behind-the-message-jim-streeters-lifetime-of-service-earns-mac-hall-of-fame-honorhttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-basketball-the-man-behind-the-message-jim-streeters-lifetime-of-service-earns-mac-hall-of-fame-honorMen's Basketball, Football, General

For more than four decades, the voice behind Eastern Michigan University athletics rarely sought the spotlight.]]>Jim Streeter’s Lifetime of Service Earns MAC Hall of Fame HonorThu, 28 May 2026 16:00:00 EST330588https://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/27/kickoff-times-tv-set-for-eight-emu-football-gameshttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/27/kickoff-times-tv-set-for-eight-emu-football-gamesFootball

Eastern Michigan University football has received game times and television designations for its 2026 schedule, including the season opener, the first four nonconference games, and several key Mid-American Conference matchups announced by the league.]]>Kickoff Times, TV Set for Eight EMU Football GamesWed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 EST730587https://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/20/emu-football-holds-12th-annual-victory-dayhttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/20/emu-football-holds-12th-annual-victory-dayFootball

Touchdowns, celebrations, and cheering filled 'The Factory' at Rynearson Stadium, May 20, but the Eastern Michigan University football team was not in action. Rather, the Eastern players were the ones cheering and helping celebrate the touchdowns, tackles, and dances performed by a near-record number of participants in the program's annual Victory Day event.]]>Football group photo with participants from the 12th Victory Day in 2026Wed, 20 May 2026 13:21:00 EST730576https://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/19/football-single-game-tickets-now-on-sale-for-motor-city-maction-at-ford-fieldhttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/19/football-single-game-tickets-now-on-sale-for-motor-city-maction-at-ford-fieldFootball

Single-game tickets are now on sale for Motor City MACtion, as Eastern Michigan University football prepares to face Central Michigan University at Ford Field Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. Fans can purchase through Ticketmaster or by calling the Ford Field Ticket Office at 313.262.2008.]]>Motor City MACtion - Nov. 4, 2026 - Ford FieldTue, 19 May 2026 10:41:00 EST730571https://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/19/eastern-michigan-football-names-2026-team-captainshttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/19/eastern-michigan-football-names-2026-team-captainsFootball

Eastern Michigan University Head Football Coach Chris Creighton and the football program announced the five team captains for the 2026 season.]]>2026 EMU Football CaptainsTue, 19 May 2026 10:29:00 EST730572https://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/5/general-eastern-athletics-delivers-strong-apr-performance-across-all-programshttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/5/general-eastern-athletics-delivers-strong-apr-performance-across-all-programsBaseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's XC, Women's XC, Football, Soccer, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Rowing, Gymnastics, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, General, SASS, Lacrosse

The Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletics continued its strong academic performance in the latest Academic Progress Rate report, as released by the NCAA Tuesday, May 5.]]>Graphic for the NCAA APR Report depicting the NCAA logo above the text APR Report above 2024-25 and the Block E logoTue, 5 May 2026 13:00:00 EST2130525https://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/2/general-emu-athletics-celebrates-2026-winter-semester-graduateshttps://emueagles.com/news/2026/5/2/general-emu-athletics-celebrates-2026-winter-semester-graduatesBaseball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Women's XC, Football, Soccer, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Volleyball, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Rowing, Gymnastics, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, General, Lacrosse

A total of 78 Eastern Michigan University student-athletes graduated today, May 2, at the George Gervin GameAbove Center as part of the spring commencement ceremonies for the 2025-26 academic year.]]>EMU Athletics Celebrates 2026 Winter Semester GraduatesSat, 2 May 2026 09:00:00 EST2130508