East Michigan News

The Mid-American Conference has disclosed the kickoff times and television coverage for three Eastern Michigan University (EMU) football games in the upcoming 2025 season. The scheduled games include two away matches against Texas State University and the University of Kentucky, along with a home game against Long Island University (LIU). Remaining game times and TV details will be announced closer to the respective dates. Broadcasts will be available on ESPN networks and CBS Sports Network.

Since 2008, EMU has appeared in 171 televised games, with 121 broadcasted on ESPN networks. Additionally, EMU has participated in 19 nationally televised games on CBS Sports Network.

The schedule highlights eight bowl game qualifiers from 2024, including all five FBS home opponents that reached postseason play. The season comprises eleven Saturday contests.

Tickets for the 2025 season are currently available. Season ticket packages offer cost savings, preferred seating options, exclusive events, personal gifts, and messages from the team. Various ticket categories are offered such as Ultimate Fan Chairback and Reserved Seating. Specific packages support the Pride of Peninsula Marching Band through donations included with ticket purchases.

The season kicks off on August 30 when EMU faces Texas State University at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET) on ESPN+ and WEMU radio. On September 6, EMU hosts LIU at Rynearson Stadium at 7 p.m., also airing on ESPN+. The following week features an away game against Kentucky on September 13 at 7:30 p.m., broadcasted on ESPNU.

Conference play begins September 27 with a road game at Central Michigan University marking EMU's MAC membership anniversary since joining in 1973. This contest is part of a historic rivalry between the schools.

Subsequent matches include an October visit to Buffalo followed by hosting Northern Illinois University at "The Factory" on October 11 for their final MAC season matchup before traveling again to Miami University.

November provides a bye week before resuming action against Bowling Green State University and Ball State University leading up to a potential appearance in the MAC Football Championship hosted December 6 at Ford Field in Detroit.

For fans interested in premium experiences, exclusive season ticket packages offer benefits like VIP seating and parking privileges tailored to various preferences.