The 2026 Eastern Michigan Eagles football schedule opens in Week 0 at home against Sacramento State on August 29 and includes six home games at Rynearson Stadium. Eastern Michigan closes the regular season at home against Kent State on November 24. Kickoff times and TV networks are still to be announced and will be added here as the MAC and its broadcast partners release them.
Eastern Michigan Eagles Football Overview
Eastern Michigan is led by head coach Chris Creighton, the program’s longest-tenured coach, in charge since 2014.
The Eagles take two Big Ten road paydays at Michigan State and Wisconsin and open the year early in Week 0. MAC play includes the Michigan MAC Trophy chase against Central Michigan and Western Michigan.
Eastern Michigan 2026 Football Schedule
Here is the full 2026 Eastern Michigan Eagles schedule, including the Week 0 opener. Home games are listed as “vs” and road games as “@”. Times and TV are marked TBD until announced.
| WK | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Sat, Aug 29 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | TBD | TBD |
| 1 | Fri, Sep 4 | vs San Jose State Spartans | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | @ Michigan State Spartans | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | @ Wisconsin Badgers | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs Lindenwood Lions | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ Massachusetts Minutemen | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | Sat, Oct 10 | @ Akron Zips | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | vs Toledo Rockets | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | @ Ohio Bobcats | TBD | TBD |
| BYE | Sat, Oct 31 | Open Date – Bye Week | – | – |
| 10 | Wed, Nov 4 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | TBD | TBD |
| BYE | Sat, Nov 14 | Open Date – Bye Week | – | – |
| 12 | Tue, Nov 17 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Tue, Nov 24 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | TBD | TBD |
More 2026 College Football Resources
Eastern Michigan 2026 Football FAQ
Who is Eastern Michigan’s head coach in 2026?
Chris Creighton leads Eastern Michigan in 2026. He has been the Eagles’ head coach since 2014, making him the longest-tenured coach in the program’s modern era.
How many home games does Eastern Michigan play in 2026?
Eastern Michigan plays six home games in 2026: Sacramento State, San Jose State, Lindenwood, Toledo, Central Michigan, and Kent State.
When are Eastern Michigan’s bye weeks in 2026?
Eastern Michigan opens in Week 0 (August 29) and has two open dates, the weekends of October 31 and November 14, 2026.
When will Eastern Michigan’s 2026 kickoff times and TV channels be announced?
Most MAC kickoff times and TV assignments are confirmed about 6 to 12 days before each game. This page and the printable PDF are updated as the MAC and its broadcast partners release them.
What is Eastern Michigan’s biggest rivalry game in 2026?
Eastern Michigan competes for the Michigan MAC Trophy against Central Michigan and Western Michigan, the Eagles’ top in-state rivalries.
Official source: Eastern Michigan Eagles Athletics.
