Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan's revamped defense shines in 28-17 Week 0 win vs. Sacramento State
The Eagles started 2026 with a win — a conference win at that — in part behind a defense that largely smothered the visiting Hornets.
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Eastern Michigan Eagles
Veteran leaders, improved tackling have co-DC Kasey Teegardin bullish on EMU’s defense
The Eagles are hoping for a big turnaround on defense so far through camp the returns are promising.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Tate Omli, Kasey Teegardin reshaping EMU defense with a simple abbreviation
The Eagles went in house and promoted two assistants to co-DCs, and are liking the results through the spring.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan’s defensive turnaround hinges on new coordinators, healthy linebackers, tackling tweaks
The Eagles were among the worst in the MAC and country in total defense, and made some changes to the defensive staff ahead of 2026.
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Notebook: EMU defensive coordinator change, Fitzgerald’s MSU staff takes shape, UM a ‘malfunctioning organization' seeking new coach
The Eagles made a needed change while MSU's staff under a new coach is coming into focus, and the coaching search in Ann Arbor remains murky.