Central Michigan beats Eastern Michigan 35-7 at Ford Field in Detroit
The gist
Central Michigan beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 in the 104th meeting of the MAC's longest rivalry, at Ford Field.
The game moved the rivalry into an NFL venue and onto national television.
How it unfolded
- May 19, 2026Single-game tickets for the Nov. 4 game at Ford Field went on sale through Ticketmaster and the Ford Field ticket office.
- Oct 26, 2026Kickoff was set for 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2; EMU also asked fans to donate tickets for local youth and to support a food drive for Swoop's Pantry.
- Nov 3, 2026Previews listed gates opening at 6:30 p.m., EMU student buses leaving at 4:30 p.m., a student tailgate at Firebird Tavern downtown and Eagle Walk at 5 p.m.
Key terms
- MAC
- A collegiate athletic conference in the Great Lakes region whose members compete in NCAA Division I.
- Ford Field
- An indoor stadium in Detroit, Michigan, home to the Detroit Lions NFL team and host to various championship events.
Source: Wikipedia