1974 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1974 Eastern Michigan Hurons football Independent 4–6–1 George Mans 1st Doug Graber 3rd John Banaszak Mike Nally Rynearson Stadium The 1974 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team represented Eastern Michigan University as an independent during the 1974 NCAA Division II football season. In their first season under head coach George Mans, the Hurons compiled a 4–6–1 record and were outscored by their opponents, 178 to 143.2015 Eastern Michigan Football Digital Media Guide Eastern Michigan University Football July 4, 2016 164, 170 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2015/2015EMUFBGuide_072215small.pdf Mans had been an assistant football coach at the University of Michigan since 1966. He was hired by Eastern Michigan in February 1974.Mans' New Job Dunkirk Evening Observer (UPI story) February 28, 1974 23 In his first season as head coach, the Hurons started the season with only one win in the first four games, but the team finished strong, going 3–2–1 in the final five games. The team's victories were against Western Michigan (20–19), Northern Michigan (24–0), Ball State (17–9), and Toledo (28–12).Northern Michigan has eye on playoff spot Record-Eagle November 14, 1975 Schedule 1974 small college AP y y September 7 at Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH L 0–39 6,700 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-news-skin-streak-growing-h/181480387/ The Journal News 'Skin streak growing, Hurons 13th victim, 39–0 September 8, 1974 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 14 Western Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI W 28–20 9,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-eastern-rally-stun/181482497/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Eastern rally stuns WMU gridders September 15, 1975 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com September 21 Northeast Louisiana Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI L 14–17 7,100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/68770970/eastern-loses-1714/ Detroit Free Press Eastern loses, 17–14 September 22, 1974 January 28, 2021 6E Newspapers.com Final 1974 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Northeast Louisiana) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/498/stats/13016 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 2, 2024 September 28 Kent State <hc> Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI L 0–13 12,000 Record FG Helps Kent Sink EMU Detroit Free Press 6E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92140662/record-fg-helps-kent-sink-emu/ Newspapers.com October 5 at Arkansas State Indian Stadium Jonesboro, AR L 7–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110991532/arkansas-state-rallies-to-knock-off-emu/ The Times Herald Arkansas State rallies to knock off EMU, 14–7 October 6, 1974 October 9, 2022 Newspapers.com October 12 at McNeese State Cowboy Stadium Lake Charles, LA T 6–6 9,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120091291/mcneese-ties-e-michigan/ The Shreveport Times McNeese ties E. Michigan October 13, 1974 March 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 19 at 1974 Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan Memorial Field Marquette, MI W 24–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-emu-wingback-sparkles/181482934/ The Ann Arbor News EMU wingback sparkles in snow October 20, 1975 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 Ball State Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI W 17–9 6,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-press-hurons-sock-error-prone-c/96700417/ The Muncie Star Hurons sock error-prone Cardinals October 27, 1975 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 No. 8 Central Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry) L 13–28 14,000 Central Chugs Along -- Eastern Falls, 28–13 Detroit Free Press November 3, 1974 6E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16715988/central_chugs_along_eastern_falls/ Newspapers.com November 16 at Weber State Wildcat Stadium Ogden, UT L 14–21 4,064 https://www.newspapers.com/article/idaho-state-journal-wildcats-walk-tightr/161048208/ Idaho State Journal Wildcats walk tightrope, penalty rescues victory November 17, 1974 December 16, 2024 Newspapers.com Final 1974 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Weber State) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/758/stats/13016 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 16, 2024 November 23 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 28–12 9,894 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-emu-dumps-toledo/181481994/ The Ann Arbor News EMU dumps Toledo November 24, 1975 September 21, 2025 Newspapers.com Final 1974 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Eastern Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/204/stats/13016 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 11, 2022 After the season The following Huron was selected in the 1975 NFL draft after the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1975/draft.htm 1975 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com January 7, 2024 Eastern Michigan Eagles 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL club 14363Mike StricklandRunning backMinnesota Vikings See also 1974 in Michigan References Eastern Michigan Category:Eastern Michigan Eagles football seasons Eastern Michigan Hurons football