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Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It can only go up from a 2023 season best described as “forgettable”, but it’ll take some time to know what this team will look like. Eastern Michigan’s offense regressed markedly in 2023, averaging below 20 points per game for the first time since 2014. The Eagles finished 129th in the FBS in total offense. … [Read more...] about 2024 Eastern Michigan Eagles Football Preseason Preview: Offense

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images 2023’s defense practically willed EMU to a .500 record. 2024’s defense will probably experience regression, but there’s potential on the roster. Eastern Michigan’s defense arguably willed the Eagles to a bowl game last season. The offense was abysmal and although not excellent, the Eagles defense did just enough to make up for the … [Read more...] about 2024 Eastern Michigan Eagles Football Preseason Preview: Defense

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images If you’re not familiar with the name Maxen Hook, there’s still time to learn. The 2023 Toledo Rockets pieced together the best regular season the MAC had seen in quite some time. They entered the MAC Championship Game riding 11 consecutive victories, assembling the first 11+ win regular season by a MAC team since … [Read more...] about 2024 Toledo Rockets Football Preseason Preview: Defense

Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Some intriguing new pieces look to plug in and solidly a defense which could use some playmakers. Throughout UMass’ FBS tenure, weak defenses have crippled the Minutemen. Since moving to the FBS, the Minutemen have yet to produce a defense that has allowed less than 30 points per game. Last season was no different. … [Read more...] about 2024 UMass Minutemen Football Preseason Preview: Defense

Photo by Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Senior leadership abides on the 2024 two-deep, but inexperience lurks just beneath the surface. The Akron Zips were probably one of 2023’s most unlucky teams, playing in seven one-score games and winning just twice. The Zips were 31st in the NCAA in overall defense in 2023, allowing just 335 yards per game … [Read more...] about 2024 Akron Zips Football Preseason Preview: Defense