Eastern Michigan has no plans to drop down from Division I football

All those calling for Eastern Michigan to give up football are going to be sorely disappointed.

The Eagles released a statement Tuesday, saying the university has no plans to get rid of the football program.

We want to collectively reiterate that any notion, suggestion, or headline that in any way suggests Eastern is considering eliminating football or moving into another conference or division, is absolutely false. We will remain proud members of the Mid-American Conference football family for a long, long time.

HBO revealed recently that the football program lost $52 million over the past two years, causing many students and faculty to urge the school to give up Division I football.

It has been reported the school has been forced to draw money out of a general fund to cover the costs of the program, and many at the school would like to see the team move out of Division I to the Horizon League, where they would not be required to participate in football.