YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University football team's 2017 season opener is still over three months away, but expectations from national media are already beginning. On Monday, May 22, Athlon Sports announced its Preseason All-Mid-American Conference teams, with 11 Eagles selected. EMU's total ranked fourth in the conference behind Miami University (14), Western Michigan University (14), and Ohio University (12).
On the preseason first team was redshirt junior defensive lineman Jeremiah Harris (Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior). The second team was highlighted by redshirt senior quarterback Brogan Roback (Maumee, Ohio-Toledo St.