YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team will close out the 2018 home portion of the schedule with at "The Factory", hosting the University of Akron Saturday, Nov. 10, at 12 p.m. The Mid-American Conference cross-divisional matchup will be the final home game for EMU's 18-member senior class, whom will be recognized in a pregame ceremony on the gray turf inside Rynearson Stadium.
The Eagles enter the MAC clash at 5-5 (3-3 MAC) after a strong defensive performance in a 17-7 victory over rival Central Michigan University, Nov. 9. Meanwhile, the Zips (4-4, 2-3 MAC) fell at home to MAC West Division leader Northern Illinois University, 36-26, Nov.