Eastern Michigan returns a fair amount of experience at the offensive skill positions in 2023, a very positive sign for an offense which had accelerated growth from prior campaigns. The Eagles averaged nearly 30 points a game, 141 rush yards per game and 223 passing yards per game last season, utilizing an effective, time-consuming attack in tandem with a ferocious situational defense to come with two minutes of winning the MAC West title.
Considering last season was the most competitive season in Ypsilanti in 35 years, the expectations are pretty high.
At least three returning players at the skill positions are grad students and with the exception of one, all have had some experience in playing at Eastern Michigan.