A season ago, the Eagles finished the regular season at 6-6, giving them back-to-back bowl seasons, and their third bowl appearance in four years.
Along the way, the Eagles upset a bowl-bound Illinois, had a walk-off victory against Central Connecticut State and beat rival Western Michigan at home, before ultimatlely ending the season in a heartbreaking defeat up the road from Ypsilanti to the Pitt Panthers in the Quick Lane Bowl. They finished the season at 6-7.
Following the season, offensive coordinator Aaron Keen left to take the head coaching job at Washington University (D-II). His replacement is no outsider, as head coach Chris Creighton takes on the play calling duties himself.