Eastern Michigan Athletics
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Countdown to the Spring Game Saturday, April 8, at 3 p.m.
4/3/2017 12:02:00 PM | Football
Eagles will play at “The Factory” for the final time of the spring season
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The annual spring game for the Eastern Michigan University football team is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, inside "The Factory" at Rynearson Stadium. The offense and defense will take the field, earning points in a specialized scoring system. The free event is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m.
Admission is free as gates open at 2 p.m. This will be EMU fans' first chance to get a peek at the Eagles' improvements under the direction of fourth-year Head Coach Chris Creighton.
The team will also be hosting a football alumni flag football game inside Rynearson Stadium. Check-in will begin at is 12 p.m. with the 45 minute-long game to follow at 1 p.m. Football alumni should register in advance in order to participate by clicking here.
The first 100 fans in attendance will receive an EMU Football 2017 schedule magnet.
Season tickets will also be on sale in anticipation for the fall, as fans will have the opportunity to select the best available seats inside the stadium. As an extra benefit to purchase, the first 30 fans who buy season tickets during the game will receive a game-worn throwback jersey used by the Eagles during the 2016 Homecoming game (Max. two per account).
All ticket sales will occur inside Gate One on the west concourse. If inclement weather occurs, sales will instead be conducted in the atrium inside the Convocation Center.
EMU will look to build upon its resurgence last year that saw the program finish tied for the most improved program in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
Eastern Michigan continues to offer the Ultimate Fan Season Ticket Plan for just $105 ($21 per game). The premiere plan includes a padded chairback seat at midfield along with free parking. Fans can also order reserved non-chairback season tickets for just $70 ($14 per game), EMU faculty and staff can secure non-chairback season tickets for $50 ($10 per game), and Young Alumni (35 and under) can purchase season tickets for only $40 ($8 per game).
Buying a season ticket is your best deal, as you will save 44 percent when compared to the single-game rate at the door.
New this year is the EMU season ticket holder referral program that is designed to encourage fans to share their love of EMU football with friends, family, and co-workers by referring them to become season ticket holders. The program rewards season ticket holders each time they refer a customer who buys football season tickets. For more information on the program, call the EMU Athletics Ticket Office at 734.487.2282, or visit EMUEagles.com/referral.
Single-game tickets will go on sale Aug. 7. Fans can purchase adult tickets for $15 in advance or $25 on the day of the game, while youth 12-and-under are just $8. Purchasing tickets in advance of gameday not only saves time waiting in lines at the door, but is also a savings of 40 percent!
Additionally, groups of 15-or-more can receive greatly discounted pricing by contacting the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.2282 to arrange an outing.
2017 Eastern Michigan Spring Football Game
Saturday, April 8 - Rynearson Stadium
Gates Open at 2 p.m.; Game Starts at 3 p.m.
Admission is FREE!
Spring Game Scoring System
OFFENSE
First Down - 1 pt
Field Goal - 3 pt
Touchdown - 6 pt
PAT - 1 pt
DEFENSE
Stop on Downs - 2 pt
Turnover - 5 pt
Touchdown - 11 pt
PAT - 1 pt
Missed Field Goal - 3 pt
Redzone Missed Field Goal - 7 pt
Redzone Made Field Goal - 4 pt
Redzone 4th Down Stop - 3 pt
4th Down Stops - 3pt
Admission is free as gates open at 2 p.m. This will be EMU fans' first chance to get a peek at the Eagles' improvements under the direction of fourth-year Head Coach Chris Creighton.
The team will also be hosting a football alumni flag football game inside Rynearson Stadium. Check-in will begin at is 12 p.m. with the 45 minute-long game to follow at 1 p.m. Football alumni should register in advance in order to participate by clicking here.
The first 100 fans in attendance will receive an EMU Football 2017 schedule magnet.
Season tickets will also be on sale in anticipation for the fall, as fans will have the opportunity to select the best available seats inside the stadium. As an extra benefit to purchase, the first 30 fans who buy season tickets during the game will receive a game-worn throwback jersey used by the Eagles during the 2016 Homecoming game (Max. two per account).
All ticket sales will occur inside Gate One on the west concourse. If inclement weather occurs, sales will instead be conducted in the atrium inside the Convocation Center.
EMU will look to build upon its resurgence last year that saw the program finish tied for the most improved program in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
Eastern Michigan continues to offer the Ultimate Fan Season Ticket Plan for just $105 ($21 per game). The premiere plan includes a padded chairback seat at midfield along with free parking. Fans can also order reserved non-chairback season tickets for just $70 ($14 per game), EMU faculty and staff can secure non-chairback season tickets for $50 ($10 per game), and Young Alumni (35 and under) can purchase season tickets for only $40 ($8 per game).
Buying a season ticket is your best deal, as you will save 44 percent when compared to the single-game rate at the door.
New this year is the EMU season ticket holder referral program that is designed to encourage fans to share their love of EMU football with friends, family, and co-workers by referring them to become season ticket holders. The program rewards season ticket holders each time they refer a customer who buys football season tickets. For more information on the program, call the EMU Athletics Ticket Office at 734.487.2282, or visit EMUEagles.com/referral.
Single-game tickets will go on sale Aug. 7. Fans can purchase adult tickets for $15 in advance or $25 on the day of the game, while youth 12-and-under are just $8. Purchasing tickets in advance of gameday not only saves time waiting in lines at the door, but is also a savings of 40 percent!
Additionally, groups of 15-or-more can receive greatly discounted pricing by contacting the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.2282 to arrange an outing.
2017 Eastern Michigan Spring Football Game
Saturday, April 8 - Rynearson Stadium
Gates Open at 2 p.m.; Game Starts at 3 p.m.
Admission is FREE!
Spring Game Scoring System
OFFENSE
First Down - 1 pt
Field Goal - 3 pt
Touchdown - 6 pt
PAT - 1 pt
DEFENSE
Stop on Downs - 2 pt
Turnover - 5 pt
Touchdown - 11 pt
PAT - 1 pt
Missed Field Goal - 3 pt
Redzone Missed Field Goal - 7 pt
Redzone Made Field Goal - 4 pt
Redzone 4th Down Stop - 3 pt
4th Down Stops - 3pt
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