Ypsilanti, Michigan (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University football program returned to the field today, March 11, for the first time in 2024 to begin the spring football season. The session begins with a series of his 15 practice days over five weeks and culminates with the team's annual spring game on Friday, April 12.
Today's “Opportunity #1” included a number of individual and team-based training sessions. As an example from spring football, training focused on fundamentals such as route running and footwork.
The Eagles will be on the field three times a week during spring practice.
For the 2024 season, the inside of “The Factory'' will look different from before, with the track being removed and the stadium's grass replaced. Field will be renamed “Maxx Crosby Field” after NFL All-Pro/Las Vegas Raiders standout donates $1 million to EMU max crosby and his wife/former EMU soccer student-athlete, rachel crosby.
Stadium renovation work is expected to begin in late March and be completed by late May. However, the construction schedule will prevent EMU football from hosting its annual spring game at this venue. Instead, EMU will hold its spring game inside its indoor practice facility on Friday, April 12th. Due to capacity constraints, the general public will not be allowed to enter.
This year's spring practice schedule is as follows (times are subject to change):
Opportunity 1: Monday, March 11th – 3:25 p.m.
Opportunity 2: Wednesday, March 13th – 3:10 p.m.
Opportunity 3: Friday, March 15th – 3:30pm
Opportunity 4: Monday, March 18th – 3:10pm
Opportunity 5: Wednesday, March 20 – 3:10 p.m.
Opportunity 6: Friday, March 22 – 3:30 p.m.
Opportunity 7: Monday, March 25th – 3:10pm
Opportunity 8: Wednesday, March 27 – 3:10 p.m.
Opportunity 9: Friday, March 29 – 3:30 p.m.
Opportunity 10: Monday, April 1 – 3:10 p.m.
Opportunity 11: Wednesday, April 3 – 3:10 p.m.
Opportunity 12: Friday, April 5th – 3:30pm
Opportunity 13: Monday, April 8th – 3:10pm
Opportunity 14: Wednesday, April 10th – 3:10pm
Opportunity 15: Friday, April 12th – 6:30pm – Spring Game
Eastern Michigan Athletics' official website, EMUEagles.com, and the team's social media accounts, @EMUFB, will provide coverage of the football program's spring practice through a variety of practice reports and content posts.
Season tickets can be purchased by calling the Eastern Athletics Ticket Office at 734.487.3669 or online at EMUEagles.com/tickets. Fans may also visit the box office located inside the George Garvin His Game Above Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For ticket details, please visit https://app.emueagles.com/FBRenewals.
This season, Eastern Michigan will host Buffalo, Central Michigan, Miami and Toledo, with trips to Akron, Kent State, Ohio State and Western Michigan. EMU's non-conference schedule includes a trip to Massachusetts on Aug. 31, national runner-up Washington on Sept. 7, Jacksonville State on Sept. 14 and St. Francis (Pennsylvania) on Sept. 21. This includes home games against the state.
Season tickets are the most cost-effective way to enjoy Washtenaw County's fall events, and there are a variety of options available this season. Benefits for 2024 season ticket holders include: Part of the lawn of “The Factory” with official certificate. Invitations to events exclusive to season ticket holders. A printed group photo of season ticket holders. Also includes an Eastern Athletics official partner coupon book.
Promotional information and themes for the next season will be announced at a later date.
The Ultimate Fan Season Ticket includes a new and improved chairback with increased legroom on the 50-yard line and VIP season parking for just $180. Additional chairback season tickets can be purchased in reservations sections 104-109 for just $150.
Reserved season tickets are $120 and general admission season tickets are $108. Season tickets for Eastern Michigan faculty, young graduates (35 and under) are only $84. Additionally, the former EMU student-athlete can purchase an E-Club membership for $200 that will give him tickets to every home season football, men's basketball, and women's basketball game. To purchase an E-Club season membership, please call the Eastern Athletics Ticket Office at 734.487.3669.
The Alumni Season Value Pack will also set you back just $240. This includes his four tickets per game. Meanwhile, VIP season parking in the George Garvin Games Above Center parking lot will also be available for $60.
*** Notice ***
Media and guests wishing to attend practice must provide at least 24 hours' notice to confirm practice times and availability. During practice, all visitors and media are required to remain away from the playing field at all times, and video and photography is only permitted with the permission of the soccer operations or media relations staff present at the practice.
