Eastern Michigan Eagles
Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Separating contenders and pretenders

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 21, 2019 10:07 PM EDT

Sexton returns blocked punt to lift EMU over CCSU 34-29

Sep. 21, 2019 08:15 PM EDT
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Mathew Sexton blocked a punt and returned it 30 yards to score the winning touchdown with 10 seconds left and Eastern Michigan beat Central...

Dillon runs for 150 yards, 2 scores as BC runs over Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Sep. 21, 2019 05:31 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coach Steve Addazio needed a response from Boston College after being embarrassed last week and his offense line, and running back AJ Dillon...

Illinois' Reggie Corbin (2) runs the ball in the second half of a NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept.14, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Huskers meet Illini looking to finally break through on road

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) looks for a receiver as Eastern Michigan's Hunter Andrews (94) applies the pressure in the first half of a NCAA college football game between Illinois and Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept.14, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Last-second field goal lifts EMU over Illinois 34-31

By Terry Towery Sep. 14, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

Kansas quarterback Carter Stanley (9) jumps over Boston College defensive back Nolan Borgersen, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Jayhawks halt long road skid against Power 5 schools

By Ken Powtak Sep. 13, 2019 11:53 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) is attended to by teammates after being injured on a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Sawyer Smith ready for first start as Kentucky's starting QB

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 12, 2019 03:30 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) is attended to by teammates after being injured on a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky QB Wilson out for season with knee injury

Sep. 08, 2019 06:43 PM EDT

Kentucky wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky rolls past Eastern Michigan 38-17; QB Wilson hurt

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 07, 2019 11:48 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky QB Wilson leaves game with left leg injury

Sep. 07, 2019 10:48 PM EDT

Boston College tight end Jake Burt (84) dives into the end zone for a touchdown over Richmond defensive back Daniel Jones (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Brown, Dillon carry BC to easy 45-13 win over Richmond

By Ken Powtak Sep. 07, 2019 06:32 PM EDT

Boston College running back AJ Dillon (2) breaks tackle on Virginia Tech defensive back Caleb Farley (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
BC QB Anthony Brown emerging as a leader for Eagles

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 06, 2019 01:26 PM EDT

Kentucky wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) catches a pass over the head of Toledo safety Saeed Holt (20) during the second half of the NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Kentucky, Eastern Michigan seek faster when they square off

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 06, 2019 12:37 PM EDT

Virginia Tech wide receiver Hezekiah Grimsley makes a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Brown's 2 TD passes and 1 run leads BC past Va. Tech 35-28

By Ken Powtak Aug. 31, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

Glass helps Eastern Michigan get past Coastal Carolina 30-23

Aug. 31, 2019 07:12 PM EDT
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Mike Glass III accounted for four touchdowns as Eastern Michigan took the lead in the second half and the Eagles opened the season with a 30-23...

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, left, meets with Boston College head coach Steve Addazio after an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Boston College won the game 31-21. Boston College won’t have a chance to ease into its schedule this year. The Eagles open against Virginia Tech, just the second time in coach Steve Addazio’s tenure that they have faced an Atlantic Coast Conference team in Week 1. Hokies coach Justin Fuente says BC is a tough opponent, no matter what week. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, File)
No easing into it for Boston College this season

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 30, 2019 03:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2014, file photo, then-Detroit Lions linebackers coach Bill Sheridan directs the team through drills during an NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich. Sheridan arrived at Boston College in the spring of 2018 as the linebackers coach after spending the previous 13 years in the NFL. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Boston College, Addazio try to graduate from the 7-win club

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 13, 2019 01:57 PM EDT

Former EMU football coach Rick Rasnick dies at age 59

Feb. 15, 2019 04:11 PM EST
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Rick Rasnick, who coached Eastern Michigan's football team from 1995-99 and led the program to its last winning season for over two decades,...

Hoosiers hire veteran assistant as offensive coordinator

Jan. 21, 2019 01:28 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers have hired longtime play-caller Kalen DeBoer as their associate head coach and offensive coordinator. ...

No. 23 Boise State seeks 11th win in bowl matchup with BC

Dec. 25, 2018 02:28 AM EST
DALLAS (AP) — SERVPRO First Responders Bowl: No. 23 Boise State (10-3) vs. Boston College (7-5), 1:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Boise State by 2 1/2 ...