Eastern Michigan Hosts Sacramento State in FBS Debut

College football returns with Sacramento State making its FBS debut against Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET. Eastern Michigan finished the previous season with a 4-8 record, while Sacramento State ended its FCS season at 7-5.

The latest odds from DraftKings list Eastern Michigan as 8.5-point home favorites, with a total set at 52.5. Chris Creighton, in his 13th season as head coach, will rely on quarterback Noah Kim, who had 2,817 passing yards and 18 touchdowns last season.

Eastern Michigan struggled defensively last season, particularly against the run, allowing an average of 232 yards per game. Sacramento State, under new coach Alonzo Carter, will feature a transfer-heavy roster and may adopt a run-first strategy. This matchup will test Eastern Michigan's run defense and Sacramento State's ability to adapt to FBS competition.