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EMU Football Accepts Invitation to Popeyes Bahamas Bowl

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NASSAU, Bahamas (EMUEagles.com) — For the first time since the 1987 season, the Eastern Michigan University football team is headed to a bowl game. The Eagles (7-5) have accepted an invitation to the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl. Eastern will take on Conference USA opponent Old Dominion University Friday, Dec. 23, at 1 p.m. The game takes place at Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas and will air live on ESPN.

"We are grateful for the opportunity to be selected to compete in the 2016 Popeyes Bahamas Bowl," remarked Vice President and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke.