The 2026 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team represents Eastern Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Eagles are led by Chris Creighton in his 13th year as the head coach. The team has two defensive coordinators: Tate Omli and Kasey Teegardin.
The team is lead on the field by Noah Kim who previously played quarterback for Michigan State.
The Eagles play their home games at Rynearson Stadium, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Schedule
Game summaries Sacramento State
Statistics SACEMU First downs 13 21 Plays–yards 63–270 68–348 Rushes–yards 17–49 30–69 Passing yards 221 279 Passing: comp–att–int 25–46–1 27–38–0 Turnovers 2 1 Time of possession 27:32 32:28 Team Category Player Statistics Sacramento State Passing Carson Conklin25/46, 221 yards, INT RushingIsaiah Ene3 carries, 47 yards, TD Receiving Onterrio Smith Jr. 9 receptions, 88 yards Eastern Michigan Passing Noah Kim27/38, 279 yards, 2 TDRushing Amareon Blue12 carries, 55 yardsReceivingBenson Prosper7 receptions, 81 yards
San Jose State
Statistics SJSUEMU First downs 19 13 Plays–yards 77–453 68–281 Rushes–yards 36–137 25–107 Passing yards 316 174 Passing: comp–att–int 23–41–1 24–43–1 Turnovers 2 1 Time of possession 29:52 30:08 Team Category Player Statistics San Jose State Passing Luke Weaver 23/39, 316 yards, 3 TD, INT Rushing Jabari Bates 20 carries, 119 yards Receiving Cooper Hoch 5 receptions, 115 yards, 2 TD Eastern Michigan Passing Noah Kim 24/43, 174 yards, TD, INT Rushing Amareon Blue 11 carries, 81 yards, TD Receiving Harold Mack 7 receptions, 72 yards, TD
at Michigan State
Statistics EMUMSU First downs 13 26 Plays–yards 52–219 71–472 Rushes–yards 26–101 45–258 Passing yards 118 214 Passing: comp–att–int 16–26–0 18–26–0 Turnovers 1 1 Time of possession 28:39 31:21 Team Category Player Statistics Eastern Michigan Passing Noah Kim 16/26, 118 yards Rushing Braydon Bennett 9 carries, 56 yards Receiving Harold Mack 5 receptions, 49 yards Michigan State Passing Alessio Milivojevic 12/20, 170 yards, 2 TD Rushing Cam Edwards 21 carries, 152 yards, 2 TD Receiving Charles Taplin 3 receptions, 65 yards, TD
at Wisconsin
Statistics EMUWIS First downs 15 23 Plays–yards 60–216 63–479 Rushes–yards 30–62 30–117 Passing yards 154 362 Passing: –– 18–30–2 23–33–1 Turnovers 3 1 Time of possession 28:43 31:17 Team Category Player Statistics Eastern Michigan Passing Noah Kim 16/28, 140 yards, TD, 2 INT Rushing Joey Mattord 9 carries, 37 yards Receiving Nick Devereaux 3 receptions, 38 yards, TD Wisconsin Passing Colton Joseph 23/33, 362 yards, 3 TD, INT Rushing Colton Joseph 9 carries, 50 yards, TD Receiving Tyrell Henry 14 receptions, 160 yards, TD
Lindenwood (FCS)
Statistics LINEMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Lindenwood Passing Rushing Receiving Eastern Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
at UMass
Statistics EMUMASS First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Eastern Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving UMass Passing Rushing Receiving
at Akron
Statistics EMUAKR First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Eastern Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving Akron Passing Rushing Receiving
Toledo
Statistics TOLEMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Toledo Passing Rushing Receiving Eastern Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
at Ohio
Statistics EMUOHIO First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Eastern Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving Ohio Passing Rushing Receiving
vs. Central Michigan (rivalry)
Statistics CMUEMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Central Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving Eastern Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
at Western Michigan (Michigan MAC Trophy)
Statistics EMUWMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Eastern Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving Western Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
Kent State
Statistics KENTEMU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Kent State Passing Rushing Receiving Eastern Michigan Passing Rushing Receiving
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