State of Michigan: Non-Conference Schedules breakdowns and predictions
By Ryan Kay
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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
404. BTN. Saturday, Sept 9. . 0. 0. 852. 7:30 PM ET
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