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: Elton J. Rynearson Conference: Independent-
1948 Season Highlights
Elton J. Rynearson enters his 26th season as Head Coach at Eastern Michigan.
1948 Season
Date
Opponent Score
Fri., Sep. 24 @ Hope (MI)
0
14
L
Sat., Oct. 2 @ Illinois State
7
40
L
Sat., Oct. 9 vs. Northern Michigan
6
0
W
Sat., Oct. 16 @
Ball State
14
23
L
Sat., Oct. 23 @ Eastern Kentucky
0
20
L
Fri., Oct. 29 vs.
Northern Illinois
7
10
L
Sat., Nov. 6 vs.
Central Michigan
6
0
W
Fri., Nov. 12 vs. Valparaiso
26
7
W
1948 Season Totals
Record 3-5
Points Scored 66
Scoring Average 8.3
Points Allowed 114
Defense Average 14.3
Opponents Record 15-12
Conference Record 0-0
Home Record 3-1
Away Record 0-4
1948 NCAA Final Rankings
Rank
Record
Source
was not ranked.
1948 All American Awards
Player
Position
Class
Ht.
Wt.
Award
Team
Source
Coming Someday
1948 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.