DETROIT, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University football team was picked to finish fifth in the Mid-American Conference West Division today, July 20, in the league's preseason poll. The poll was announced at the conference's annual MAC Football Media Day at Ford Field and was determined by the league's media members.
The Eagles received 44 points, finishing ahead of Northern Illinois (29). Ball State was selected to repeat as West Division champions with 114 total points, followed by Toledo (104), Western Michigan (112), Central Michigan (68), then EMU.
In the East Division, Kent State was selected first with 112 total points ahead of Ohio with 96 total points.