EMU Football

A former EMU football player, who now owns a restaurant in Saline, will be featured in a national food show. “America’s Best Restaurants Roadshow” spotlights local, independently owned restaurants across the country. On Friday, August 29th, they will be taping an episode at Oscar’s Sports & Grill on S. State Road in Saline. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chats with owner James Scalzi about how Oscar's came to be chosen as a restaurant that stands apart.

Eastern Michigan University will be hosting the legendary Motown group The Temptations during the halftime show at this Saturday’s football game. Ana Longoria has more.

For 44 years, John Fountain was the "Voice of EMU Athletics," telling stories of heartbreak and triumph throughout Eastern Michigan University's sports history. Fountain passed away on November 15, 2023 at the age of 91. Prior to the September 21 EMU football game, the university dedicated the broadcast booth inside Rynearson Stadium to this legend—fittingly naming it the John C. Fountain Broadcast Booth. Greg Steiner of WEMU's sportscasting team has this remembrance of Fountain's personal and professional legacy.

The teams have only played ten times in their programs' history. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

Prior to last night’s Monday Night Football game against the Detroit Lions, in which the Lions won 26-14, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby made a significant donation to his alma mater. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

An Eastern Michigan University football player is receiving national attention for a very generous gift to a teammate. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.

Public universities are now allowed to sell beer, wine and cocktails at sporting events. This is after Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a new law. But, as WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, this is something Eastern Michigan University has been doing for a few years.

If you’re walking around town in Washtenaw County over the next three months, you might see a few more football players than you’re used to. And this could be a boost to the local economy. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.

There are five players taking part in Sunday’s Super Bowl with ties to Southeast Michigan. One of them is former Eastern Michigan University offensive lineman Andrew Wylie who is trying to lift the Lombardi Trophy for the second time with the Kansas City Chiefs. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

For the first time in 35 years, Eastern Michigan football has won a bowl game. They defeated San Jose State 41-27 in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise on Tuesday afternoon. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.