Eastern Michigan Football Team History
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
Founded: 1849 Stadium: Rynearson Stadium Capacity: 30,200 Colors: Green & White Coach: Dan Boisture Conference: Independent-
1968 Season Highlights
Dan Boisture enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Eastern Michigan.
1968 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Sat., Sep. 14 vs. Morningside (IA)
46
16
W
Sat., Sep. 21 vs. Southern Connecticut State
40
0
W
Sat., Sep. 28 @
Arkansas State
7
26
L
Sat., Oct. 5 @
Akron
16
7
W
Sat., Oct. 12 @
Ball State
43
7
W
Sat., Oct. 19 @ Tampa
0
21
L
Sat., Oct. 26 vs. Kentucky State
7
0
W
Sat., Nov. 2 vs. Northeastern (MA)
41
0
W
Sat., Nov. 9 vs. Northern Iowa
34
7
W
Sat., Nov. 16 @ Wittenberg (OH)
14
7
W
1968 Season Totals
Record 8-2
Points Scored 248
Scoring Average 24.8
Points Allowed 91
Defense Average 9.1
Opponents Record 19-10
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 5-0
Away Record 3-2
1968 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1968 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1968 All Independent Conference Players
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Team
Source
Coming Someday
Some records may be incomplete.
Great Moments in College Football History
The forward pass first appeared in college football in 1906. It was introduced in an attempt to increase scoring and reduce injuries.