Eastern Michigan Eagles 2026 Preview
Eastern Michigan went 4-8 (3-5 in the MAC). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Eastern Michigan in 2026
- Noah Kim returns at QB after a 2025 season of 2,817 yards, 11 TDs, and 11 INTs, as well as 186 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs
- Top two RBs from last season are gone, so returner Joey Mattord is expected to start (48 yards, 1 TD)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards returns in Nick Devereaux (510 yards, 7 TDs)
- Returning two starting offensive lineman
- 2025 PPG/YPG: 24.2 ppg (84th out of 136), 383.3 ypg (70th out of 136)
- Returning four starters on defense, including their top two defenders in S Bryce Llewellyn (102 tackles, 2 INTs) and LB Barry Manning (74 tackles)
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Eastern Michigan Eagles 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento State | Home |
| 2 | San Jose State | Home |
| 3 | Michigan State | Away |
| 4 | Wisconsin | Away |
| 5 | Lindenwood | Home |
| 6 | UMass | Away |
| 7 | Akron | Away |
| 8 | Toledo | Home |
| 9 | Ohio | Away |
| 10 | Central Michigan | Neutral |
| 11 | Western Michigan | Away |
| 12 | Kent State | Home |
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Eastern Michigan Eagles play 12 games in 2026, 5 at home. They open against Sacramento State. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Eastern Michigan is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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