The Eastern Michigan Eagles will visit the UMass Minutemen at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
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- When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Massachusetts
- TV: ESPN+
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Eastern Michigan Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | at UMass | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/7/2024 | at Washington | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/14/2024 | vs. Jacksonville State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. St. Francis (PA) | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/28/2024 | at Kent State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. Miami (OH) | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/19/2024 | vs. Central Michigan | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/26/2024 | at Akron | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/2/2024 | vs. Toledo | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/13/2024 | at Ohio | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/20/2024 | vs. Buffalo | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/30/2024 | at Western Michigan | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Eastern Michigan Offensive Insights
- Eastern Michigan averaged 18.3 fewer points per game last year (19.5) than UMass conceded (37.8).
- The Eagles' offense gained 161.6 fewer yards per game than the Minutemen's defense allowed last year (265.4 to 427).
Top Eastern Michigan Players (2023)
- Samson Evans got things done in the ground game last year, racking up 635 yards and 12 touchdowns in 13 games.
- In 13 games, Austin Smith threw for 1,775 yards (136.5 per game) to go along with nine TDs, seven INTs, and a completion percentage of 57.4%.
- Jaylon Jackson ran for 576 yards (44.3 per game) and two TDs while averaging 4.2 yards per carry.
- As a key contributor to the passing attack, Tanner Knue totaled 479 receiving yards and three TDs on 50 receptions.
- Last year Joseph Sparacio delivered 134 tackles, four TFL, 2.5 sacks, and one interception in 13 games played.
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UMass Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | vs. Eastern Michigan | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/7/2024 | at Toledo | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/14/2024 | at Buffalo | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. Central Connecticut State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/28/2024 | at Miami (OH) | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/5/2024 | at Northern Illinois | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. Missouri | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/26/2024 | vs. Wagner | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/2/2024 | at Mississippi State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/16/2024 | vs. Liberty | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/23/2024 | at Georgia | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/30/2024 | vs. UConn | Get tickets on StubHub |
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UMass Offensive Insights
- UMass put up 3.5 fewer points per game (23.2) than Eastern Michigan gave up (26.7) last season.
- The Minutemen were 2-3 in games when they scored more than 26.7 points last season.
- The Minutemen averaged 45.2 fewer yards per game (356.3) than the Eagles gave up per matchup (401.5) last season.
- When UMass picked up more than 401.5 yards last year, the team was 0-3.
Top UMass Players (2023)
- In 12 games last year, Kay'Ron Adams piled up 1,157 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns while averaging 4.9 YPC.
- Anthony Simpson was an important contributor in the offense, racking up 792 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 57 catches.
- Gregroy Desrosiers ran for 301 rushing yards (25.1 per game) and four touchdowns while averaging 8.1 YPC.
- Taisun Phommachanh delivered 1,507 passing yards, six touchdowns, six interceptions and a 61.2% completion percentage across 12 games last season.
- Over 12 games, Billy Wooden helped lead the defense with 50 tackles, eight TFL, and six sacks.
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