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The Eastern Michigan Eagles football team represents Eastern Michigan University in college football.
They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
Eastern Michigan plays their home games at Rynearson Stadium, located on the Eastern Michigan University campus.
In 1987, the Eagles achieved their first-ever bowl game appearance, participating in the California Bowl.
Eastern Michigan's football program has produced several NFL players, including Charlie Batch, a former quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Eagles have had a number of notable head coaches, including Ron English, who later became the defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan.
In 2016, Eastern Michigan had a breakout season, finishing with a 7-6 record and securing a spot in the Bahamas Bowl, marking their first bowl game appearance in nearly three decades.
Eastern Michigan has a long-standing rivalry with Central Michigan University, known as the "Michigan MAC Trophy" rivalry.
The team's mascot is named "Swoop," a proud and energetic eagle who represents the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
Eastern Michigan is known for its commitment to academics and was awarded the Academic Achievement Award by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) multiple times.