Eastern Michigan competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) West Division, was coached by Ron English, and played their homes game at Rynearson Stadium.

The game was delayed for about 12 minutes early in the second quarter when the public address system, the scoreboard, and the lights on the west (pressbox) side of the stadium went out.

The lights eventually regained power, but the scoreboard and public address system remained inoperable for the remainder of the game.

In the final minute, EMU drove to the Miami 21-yard line, but for the second straight week, was unable to reach the end zone as time expired.

[22] Ohio State's win was subsequently vacated as part of the penalties for major NCAA violations, including the use of ineligible players.

[24] Ben Thayer was named the John Mackey tight end of the week by the Nassau County Sports Commission.