YPSILANTI, Mich. — The Eastern Michigan football program enjoyed a season full of “firsts” in 2016.
Last year the Eagles finished with a 7-6 mark — the first time the program had a winning record for a season since 1995. EMU also earned a berth in the Bahamas Bowl — the school’s first bowl berth since 1987.
“It was a special year,” admitted Jeremiah Harris, a Lambertville native who plays on the Eagles’ defensive line. “We had talent, and we had great coaches — and the schedule wasn’t as tough as it was this year, which made getting to seven wins easier.