Central Michigan Chippewas football

Central Michigan Chippewas football
2011 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
First season	1896
Athletic director	Dave Heeke
Head coach	Dan Enos
	2nd year, 6–18  (.250)
Home stadium	Kelly/Shorts Stadium
Stadium capacity	45,000
Stadium surface	FieldTurf
Location	Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Conference	Mid-American
Division	West
All-time record	577–377–37 (.601)
Postseason bowl record	2–4
Claimed national titles	1
Conference titles	15
Current uniform
Colors	Maroon and Gold
Fight song	The Fighting Chippewa
Marching band	The Marching Chippewas
Rivalries	Western Michigan Eastern Michigan Michigan State
Website	CMUChippewas.com

The Central Michigan Chippewas football team (also referred to as the CMU Chippewas) is a college football program in Division I FBS, representing Central Michigan University. They are a top 25 program in terms of all-time winning percentage and top five amongst all teams from non-BCS automatic qualifying conferences. The Chippewas currently compete in the Mid-American Conference.

2011 season

Main article: 2011 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

Recent seasons

Main article: 2010 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

Main article: 2009 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

Main article: 2008 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

Championships

National championship

Division II: 1974

The Chippewas won the 1974 NCAA Division II National Championship by defeating Delaware 54-14.

The team has since competed in Division I FBS.

Conference championships

Year Conference Coach Overall record Conference record 1952 Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bill Kelly 7-2 6-0 1953 Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bill Kelly 7-1-1 5-0-1 1954 Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bill Kelly 8-2 5-1 1955 Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bill Kelly 8-1 5-1 1956 Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bill Kelly 9-0 6-0 1962 Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bill Kelly 6-4 4-0 1966 Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Bill Kelly 5-5 3-0 1967 Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Roy Kramer 8-2 2-1 1968 Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Roy Kramer 7-2 2-1 1979 Mid-American Conference Herb Deromedi 10-0-1 8-0-1 1980 Mid-American Conference Herb Deromedi 9-2 7-2 1990 Mid-American Conference Herb Deromedi 8-3-1 7-1 1994 Mid-American Conference Dick Flynn 9-3 8-1 2006 Mid-American Conference Brian Kelly/Jeff Quinn 10-4 7-1 2007 Mid-American Conference Butch Jones 8-6 6-1 2009 Mid-American Conference Butch Jones/Steve Stripling 12-2 8-0 Bowl games Year Bowl W/L Opponent PF PA 1990 California Bowl L San Jose State 24 48 1994 Las Vegas Bowl L UNLV 24 52 2006 Motor City Bowl W Middle Tennessee State 31 14 2007 Motor City Bowl L Purdue 48 51 2008 Motor City Bowl L Florida Atlantic 21 24 2009 GMAC Bowl W Troy 44 41 TOTAL 6 Bowl Games 2–4 192 230 Rivalries Western Michigan Broncos These arch rivals first met in 1907 and have faced one another annually since 1943. Since the two schools are separated by just a 2 hour drive, the visiting team typically has a strong fan and student presence at the game. The winner of the game receives the Cannon Trophy. The outcome also helps determine the winner of the Michigan MAC Trophy, a trophy fought over between Michigan's three MAC football teams: the Chippewas, the Broncos, and the Eastern Michigan Eagles. 1975: Central Michigan 34, Western Michigan 0 In the Chippewas' first MAC game, they shutout the Broncos 34-0 at the then Perry Shorts Stadium. 2000: Central Michigan 21, Western Michigan 17 The Broncos entered this game with an 8-1 record, atop the conference standings, and on the brink of a top 25 ranking. Conversely, the Chippewas entered the game with a 1-8 record. However, the Chippewas shocked the Broncos, defeating them 21-17. 2004: Central Michigan 24, Western Michigan 21 (OT) Trailing 21-7 with 2 minutes remaining, Chippewa quarterback Kent Smith rushed for a touchdown. The Broncos secured the ensuing kickoff, but would fumble to CMU. Several plays later, Smith threw a touchdown pass to tie the game and force overtime. The Chippewas went on to win the game 24-21 on a 25-yard field goal. After the kick, the CMU students rushed the field. 2007: Central Michigan 34, Western Michigan 31 Western Michigan scored 14 points within 33 seconds to take a 31-27 lead with less than two minutes remaining. But, on the Chippewas' following drive, quarterback Dan LeFevour threw a 39 yard pass to Bryan Anderson at the 1-yard line. LeFevour then rushed for the winning touchdown. 2008: Central Michigan 38, Western Michigan 28 Senior quarterback Brian Brunner got the nod over injured Dan LeFevour in a matchup of two MAC undefeateds. It was also the first game that would be played for the newly minted "Cannon Trophy." The Chippewas, led by Brunner's 341 yards passing and freshman running back Bryan Schroeder's 141 yards rushing downed the Broncos. Eastern Michigan Eagles The Chippewas and Eagles maintain a less prominent, but steady rivalry. These opponents know each other well as they have faced each other over 80 times. Michigan State Spartans These two teams only first met in 1991, but a rivalry quickly developed. The two schools are separated by just 68 miles of U.S. Route 127. Michigan State leads the rivalry 5-3. 1991: Central Michigan 20, Michigan State 3 The defending Big Ten Co-Champion Spartans entered the game ranked 19th in the nation. They were thought of as such a high favorite that odds-makers did not release point spreads for the game. Yet, the underdog Chippewas never trailed, beating the Spartans by a score of 20-3. 1992: Central Michigan 24, Michigan State 20 CMU went back into Spartan stadium a year later and won a hard fought battle to stun the surging Spartans. After beating the Spartans two straight years, the rivalry was born. 2009: Central Michigan 29, Michigan State 27 With 32 seconds remaining, Chippewa quarterback Dan LeFevour threw a touchdown pass to Paris Cotton to put the Chippewas within one point. After a failed two-point conversion, Bryan Anderson recovered the ensuing onside kick to set up a field goal attempt. After an offside penalty negated a missed attempt, Andrew Aguila hit the game winning 42-yard field goal. [9] Chippewas currently playing professional football Current NFL players Nick Bellore - Linebacker, New York Jets Antonio Brown - Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers Josh Gordy - Cornerback, St. Louis Rams Brett Hartmann - Punter, Houston Texans Cullen Jenkins – Defensive End, Philadelphia Eagles Dan LeFevour – Quarterback, Jacksonville Jaguars Joe Staley – Offensive Tackle, San Francisco 49ers Frank Zombo - Outside Linebacker, Green Bay Packers Current CFL players Isaac Brown - Linebacker, Hamilton Tiger-Cats Obed Cétoute - Wide Receiver, Saskatchewan Roughriders Eric Fraser - Safety, Calgary Stampeders Greg Wojt - Offensive Tackle, Edmonton Eskimos Kito Poblah - Wide Receiver, Winnipeg Blue Bombers Carl Volny - Running Back, Winnipeg Blue Bombers Notable Former Players Curtis Adams - Retired NFL running back. Walter Beach - Retired NFL safety. Ray Bentley – Sports radio personality, former ABC College Football and NFL on Fox broadcaster, former Arena Football League head coach, retired NFL linebacker. Novo Bojovic - Retired NFL kicker. Jim Bowman - Retired NFL safety. Mike Franckowiak – Retired NFL quarterback. Brock Gutierrez - Retired NFL offensive tackle. Gary Hogeboom – Survivor contestant, retired NFL quarterback. Robert Jackson – Retired NFL safety. Adam Kieft - Retired NFL offensive tackle. Drew Mormino - Former NFL center Jim Podoley - Retired NFL halfback. Brian Pruitt - First ever AP All-American in school history (running back). Scott Rehberg - Retired NFL offensive guard. Media Radio The CMU Sports Network broadcasts all games live throughout Michigan and online for free. CMU Sports Network Affiliates: 1270 AM WXYT, Detroit 1340 AM WJRW, Grand Rapids 98.5 FM WUPS, Houghton Lake 730 AM WVFN, Lansing 95.3 FM WCFX, Mount Pleasant 97.5 FM WWSN, Muskegon 1110 AM WJML, Petoskey Television The ESPN family of channels and Fox Sports affiliates have provided national and local television coverage. CMU Sports Zone provides live and archive Internet video-feed of games, gameday coverage, and coaches shows. Future Non-Conference Opponents 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TBA vs Southeast Missouri State at Michigan vs NC State at Michigan State at Iowa at Michigan State at Oklahoma State vs Michigan State at NC State at Purdue vs Oklahoma State at Oklahoma State at Iowa at Clemson vs Navy See also Central Michigan Chippewas Central Michigan Chippewas men's basketball References External links Official website