State of Michigan: Non-Conference Schedules breakdowns and predictions

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Eastern Michigan looks to have a winning record in non-conference play.

This is EMU’s only game against an FCS opponent this season.

Match Up: Howard at Eastern Michigan
Date: Friday, Sept 1
Time: 6:30 pm ET
TV/Streaming: ESPN +

Prediction: Eastern Michigan 41 Howard 14

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Last meeting between both schools: This game will be the first-ever meeting between these two schools on the football field.

Prediction: Minnesota 27 Eastern Michigan 21

404. 891. Saturday, Sept 16. . 2 PM ET. 0. ESPN+. 0

Last four games of this series between these two schools: Both teams have won two games each out of the last four games against one another.

Current Win Streak: The Eagles have won the last two games between these schools, having a two-game winning streak in this series.

Last meeting between both schools: Eastern Michigan defeated UMass at home by a final score of 20-13 last season.

Prediction: Eastern Michigan 28 UMass 14

Match Up: Eastern Michigan at Jacksonville State
Date: Thursday, Aug 31
Time: 5 pm ET
TV/Streaming: TBD

Prediction: Eastern Michigan 33 Jacksonville State 30