Laying out the optimistic, pessimistic cases for Central Michigan in 2026
The Chippewas have high hopes for 2026 and the tools to accomplish their goals, and of course could be undone in a few key spots.
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Updated: Eastern Michigan announces 12 more women's flag football signees
The Eagles have 17 players on board for the inaugural flag football team, set to begin competition in spring of 2027.
Laying out the optimistic, pessimistic cases for Eastern Michigan in 2026
The Eagles have a strong team back in 2026 and seemingly nowhere to go but up, but things can always get sideways somehow.
With outdoor hockey coming to Waldo Stadium, AD Dan Bartholomae has high hopes
Bartholomae has long wanted to bring this type of event to Kalamazoo, and anticipates being one of the biggest in the history of the city.
As Western Michigan reigns in MAC, the next goal is College Football Playoff contention
AD Dan Bartholomae and HC Lance Taylor aren't resting on any laurels and want to see WMU football take another step after winning the MAC in 2025 and returning much of that team.
How WMU’s ‘Boomer’ came to be, the bigger legacy it fits in
ROTC instructor and former U.S. Army sergeant major Joe Guilfoyle might've been a driving force behind Boomer, but the story runs much deeper than a cannon and a man.
Eastern Michigan’s field branding deal is potentially the tip of the iceberg
The Eagles are pursuing a jersey sponsor — perhaps multiple — and AD Scott Wetherbee is open to getting creative with new branding and revenue opportunities.
Laying out the optimistic, pessimistic cases for Michigan in 2026
Michigan is ushering a new coaching staff, departing from the Harbaugh umbrella and setting the stage for an intriguing 2026 campaign under Kyle Whittingham.
EMU AD Scott Wetherbee on hiring head coach Jesse Siordia, next steps for flag football
Wetherbee had an eye on his inaugural flag football coach for a while, and then the stars aligned for him to hire Siordia as EMU's first-ever women's flag head coach.
Laying out the optimistic, pessimistic cases for Michigan State in 2026
The Spartans are charting course on a new era in 2026, with plenty of reason to hope for the best — and plenty to be cautious about, too.
Matt Drinkall’s vision for CMU home games, attendance goal vs. WMU
The Chippewas have five home Saturday games this fall, and want to turn game days around Kelly/Shorts into a weekend destination for Michiganders.
Laying out the optimistic, pessimistic cases for Western Michigan in 2026
The Broncos are reigning MAC champs and bring a good chunk of that team back, but will look quite different in 2026.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan announces first wave of women's flag football signees
EMU is launching flag football as a women's sport in the spring of 2027, and head coach Jesse Siordia has quickly moved to sign six players — all with some familiarity.
Monday Reader
‘Karma’s a bitch:’ MAC commish Jon Steinbrecher’s warning against naked self interest just got more relevant
Looking at you, Texas Tech.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
As 2027 signing class shapes up, Eastern Michigan coaches eye the 2028 cohort
The Eagles have remained steadfast in recruiting the high school ranks amidst the transfer portal era, and found success trying to work a year ahead.
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Notebook: EMU extends offers for 2 Canucks at SMSB national showcase, 4 under-the-radar names to keep an eye on
Eastern Michigan got a good look at the Canadians in the trenches and didn't hesitate to extend the offers to a pair of players.
Sunday Reader
Sunday reader: MSU presidential strife ripples to Spartan Ventures, plus thoughts TV times, Big Ten partners
Kevin Guskiewicz's departure shakes up the Spartan Ventures board at a key moment for the fledgling enterprise.
Central Michigan Chippewas
Sans Tommy McIntosh, Central Michigan patient on filling out wide receiver depth chart
With McIntosh injured, the Chippewas will lean on Langston Lewis and a crew of younger receivers and transfers.
Sunday Reader
Monday reader: Pondering Memorial Day, plus motives behind CMU, EMU’s Motor City gambit
A brief meditation on Memorial Day, and digging into the underpinning analysis supporting CMU and EMU playing in Detroit in 2026 and 2027.
Central Michigan Chippewas
The 'good problem' for Central Michigan at QB and what to expect come fall
Central Michigan has multiple quarterbacks returning who played in 2025, and no clear starter among the group.
Sunday Reader
Sunday reader: The NCAA keeps asking Congress to solve its problems
There's a reason no other American industries hand the future of their business model to 535 legislators.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Jesse Siordia announced as Eastern Michigan’s 1st women’s flag football coach
Siordia comes to Ypsilanti after leading Siena Heights to a national title in flag football.
Michigan State Spartans
Sunday reader: Thoughts on MSU's revenue quest as a microcosm of college athletics’ unsustainable moment
Plus, some scheduling tidbits about future non-conference matchups and Friday games for the Spartans.
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These 4 future nonconference games are among the Mitten’s last Covid disruptions
Four future nonconference games on the books were originally meant to be played during the 2020 season that Covid disrupted.