CMU, EMU Will Meet at Ford Field in Next Two Football Seasons

CMU-EMU football rivalry heads to Ford Field for the next two seasons

When first-year Central Michigan football coach Matt Drinkall found out the Chippewas were going bowling in their home state, he was geeked for several reasons, not the least of which that he wanted to get his team acclimated with playing at the site of the Mid-American Conference championship. Any lessons learned in that vein from the post-Christmas GameAbove Sports Bowl will be reinforced with a newly announced, two-game series at Ford Field a…

CMU, EMU will meet at Ford Field in next two football seasons

Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University will be facing off in Downtown Detroit for the next two years.The agreement calls for a midweek November game at Ford Field beginning in 2026. The Mid-American Conference will announce this year's exact date in 2026."Taking this rivalry to Detroit places Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, and the Mid-American Conference on a major stage in a city with a strong football tradition," said…

Central Michigan-Eastern Michigan Football to Play at Ford Field

DETROIT, Mich.—Get ready, the Chippewas and Eagles are bringing MACtion to the Motor City! Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University announced today, Jan. 21, that for the next two years, beginning with the 2026 season, the in-state foes will meet in a midweek November game at Ford Field. The Mid-American Conference will release the 2026 game date in early March.

Central Michigan-Eastern Michigan Football to Play at Ford Field - Central Michigan University Athletics

DETROIT, Mich.—Get ready, the Chippewas and Eagles are bringing MACtion to the Motor City! Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University announced today, Jan. 21, that for the next two years, beginning with the 2026 season, the in-state foes will meet in a midweek November game at Ford Field. The Mid-American Conference will release the 2026 game date in early March.