1985 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1985 Eastern Michigan Hurons football Mid-American Conference MAC 4–7 3–6 Jim Harkema 3rd Game captains Rynearson Stadium The 1985 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team represented Eastern Michigan University in the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third season under head coach Jim Harkema, the Hurons compiled a 4–7 record (3–6 against conference opponents), finished in a tie for sixth place in the Mid-American Conference, and were outscored by their opponents, 252 to 188.1985 Eastern Michigan Eagles Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 28, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/eastern-michigan/1985-schedule.html2015 Eastern Michigan Football Digital Media Guide Eastern Michigan University Football July 4, 2016 166, 170 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2015/2015EMUFBGuide_072215small.pdf The team's statistical leaders included Ron Adams with 977 passing yards, Gary Patton with 631 rushing yards, and Don Vesling with 354 receiving yards.1985 Eastern Michigan Eagles Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football June 28, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/eastern-michigan/1985.html Schedule y y September 7 Youngstown State<ncg> Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI W 27–22 13,702 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-emu-beats-youngstown/160181888/ Detroit Free Press EMU beats Youngstown in wild finale, 27–22 September 8, 1985 December 2, 2024 Newspapers.com September 21 at Akron<ncg> Rubber Bowl Akron, OH L 12–16 12,236 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-akrons-two-long-fiel/160128935/ Detroit Free Press Akron's two long field goals sink the Hurons, 16–12 September 22, 1985 December 1, 2024 Newspapers.com September 28 at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH L 3–28 9,646 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-kent-state-sees/170642892/ The Akron Beacon Journal Kent State sees light in taking home opener September 29, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 5 Toledo Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI W 21–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-emu-surprises-toledo/170642953/ The Times Herald EMU surprises Toledo October 6, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 12 Bowling Green<hc> Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI L 24–42 15,204 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-bowling-green-streaks/170623135/ Detroit Free Press Bowling Green streaks by Hurons October 13, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 19 at Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH W 27–21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-emu-notches-victory-o/170643020/ The Ann Arbor News EMU notches victory on road October 20, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 26 at Central Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) L 10–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-fillmore-leads-cmu/170641175/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Fillmore leads CMU to win over Eastern October 27, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 2 at Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 27–24 10,530 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-eastern-michigan-c/170642664/ The Indianapolis Star Eastern Michigan comeback stuns Ball State, 27–24 November 3, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 9 Northern Illinois Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI L 0–3 2,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-sloppy-emu-drops-30/170642169/ The Ann Arbor News Sloppy, EMU drops 3–0 decision in mud bowl November 10, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 16 Miami (OH) Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI L 16–31 3,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-miami-lets-george-do/170625057/ The Ann Arbor News Miami lets George do it November 17, 1985 April 18, 2025 Newspapers.com November 23 at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI L 21–38 3,405 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press/162616887/ The Grand Rapids Press Only 3,405 fans show up to see Western finish on upbeat note November 24, 1985 April 19, 2025 Newspapers.com References Eastern Michigan Category:Eastern Michigan Eagles football seasons Eastern Michigan Hurons football