Eastern Michigan vs. UMass: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 16

Updated Sep. 16, 2023 1:32 p.m. ET

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The UMass Minutemen (1-2) are in action on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET at Rynearson Stadium versus Austin Smith and the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1).

Want to watch the game featuring the Eagles and Minutemen? You can find it on ESPN+.

Learn more about the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the UMass Minutemen.

How to Watch Eastern Michigan vs. UMass

• When: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
• Location: Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, Michigan
• TV: Watch on ESPN+

Eastern Michigan's 2023 Schedule

Eagles 2023 Stats & Insights

• Eastern Michigan ranks third-worst in total offense (218.5 yards per game), but has been a little better on defense, ranking 101st with 405.5 yards allowed per game.
• While Eastern Michigan ranks seventh-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 123 passing yards per game, it's been a different story with the defense, which ranks 25th-best (155.5 passing yards per game allowed).
• The Eagles have been a bottom-25 scoring offense this year, ranking 19th-worst with 19.5 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 69th in the FBS (24 points allowed per game).
• The Eagles rank 22nd-worst in rushing offense (95.5 rushing yards per game) and sixth-worst in rushing defense (250 rushing yards per game allowed) this season.
• In addition to a 51.7% third-down conversion rate allowed on defense, which ranks 13th-worst in the FBS, Eastern Michigan has posted the 93rd-ranked third-down percentage (36.4%) on offense.
• The Eagles have forced two total turnovers (74th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over two times (34th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of an even, 63rd-ranked in college football.

Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players

UMass' 2023 Schedule

Minutemen 2023 Stats & Insights

• UMass has sputtering defensively, ranking 12th-worst with 465.3 total yards surrendered per game. It has been more effective offensively, posting 332 total yards per contest (105th-ranked).
• In terms of passing, UMass ranks 98th in the FBS (199 passing yards per game) and 95th defensively (251 passing yards allowed per game).
• The Minutemen's defense has been a bottom-25 unit in scoring defense this season, surrendering 43.3 points per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. Offensively, they rank 77th with 27.7 points per contest.
• The Minutemen have been struggling against the run, ranking 14th-worst with 214.3 rushing yards surrendered per game. They have been more productive on offense, generating 133 rushing yards per contest (87th-ranked).
• UMass' offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with a 31.4% third-down conversion rate. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering a 37% third-down rate (59th-ranked).
• The Minutemen sport a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 21st-best at +2.

UMass 2023 Key Players

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