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◆ Our readhigh confidenceEastern Michigan · Central MichiganJan 21, 2026

Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan to play at Ford Field in 2026

How will the teams perform in their high-profile matchup?

The game at Ford Field raises the stakes for both Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan.

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  1. Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan football to play annual matchup at Ford Field for next two seasonsDetroit Lions · Jan 21
  2. Motor City MACtion: Eastern Michigan-Central Michigan Football to Play at Ford FieldEastern Michigan University Athletics · Jan 21
  3. Central Michigan-Eastern Michigan Football to Play at Ford FieldCentral Michigan University Athletics · Jan 21
  4. Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan to meet at Ford Field in 2026, 2027FBSchedules.com · Jan 21
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  1. Ford Field to host CMU, EMU football game in 2026 and 2027Detroit Free Press · Jan 21

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