DEKALB, Ill. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team begins play in the phenomenon known as "MACtion" when it travels to DeKalb, Ill. for a midweek showdown with Mid-American Conference West Division foe Northern Illinois University Thursday, Oct. 26, at Huskie Stadium.
The Eagles (2-5, 0-3 MAC) look to get back on track after dropping their last five contests by a combined 20 points, after falling to Western Michigan University, 20-17, in overtime, Oct. 21. Meanwhile, the Huskies (5-2, 3-0 MAC) have won three consecutive games, most recently dispatching Bowling Green State University, 48-17, Oct.