Central Michigan University

Former Central Michigan Head Football Coach (1967-77) Roy Kramer is to be inducted into the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame. In his 11 seasons, Kramer put up a 83-32-2 record and lead the Chippewas to a Division II National Championship win in 1974. The former head coach was named NCAA National Coach of the Year that same…

Check out the MISportsNow Top 5 Plays of the Week: 5. Lake City girls basketball’s Alie Bisballe shows off her moves with a spin and makes the bucket. 4. Central Michigan men’s basketball’s Brian Tayler rebounds the Chippewas’ first shot and comes flying in with the dunk. 3. The Traverse City St. Francis girls basketball team started the game with…

MOUNT PLEASANT – The Central Michigan Chippewas used a big second half to open up Mid-American Conference play with a 68-56 win over visiting Miami (OH) on Tuesday night. The Chippewas, coming off an upset win over the University of Michigan last week, trailed the Redhawks 29-26 at halftime but outscored Miami 42-27 in the second half for the win….

MOUNT PLEASANT – The Central Michigan Chippewas battled hard but could not overcome a hot shooting performance by visiting Youngstown State in a 76-65 loss on Wednesday night. The Chippewas shot 52 percent from the field but the Penguins eclipsed them, shooting 56.6 percent. Dwayne Cohill was nearly flawless for Youngstown State, leading the Penguins in scoring with 26 points…

The Central Michigan Chippewas ended National Signing Day with the No. 1 recruiting class in the MAC, as ranked by 247Sports. The Chippewas signed 25 players to the class of 2023, including Sault Ste. Marie’s John Burke. Burke was First Team All-State for the Blue Devils this fall and will play on the interior offensive line at Central Michigan. Burke…

The XFL is restarting in February under new owner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his business partner Dany Garcia. Six former players from colleges in the 9&10 News coverage area, Central Michigan and Ferris State, will be playing in the league. There are two former Chippewas who were drafted into the XFL, including wide receiver JaCorey Sullivan and quarterback Quinten…

MT. PLEASANT – The Central Michigan Chippewas held a 10-7 lead with under four minutes left in the game but collapsed in the final minutes of a 12-10 loss against rival Western Michigan on Wednesday night. With 3:57 to go in the game and the Chippewas backed up on their own goal line, Bert Emanuel Jr. appeared to fumble in…

MOUNT PLEASANT – Central Michigan freshman quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr. earned the MAC West Division’s Offensive Player of the Week and senior defensive lineman Thomas Incoom earned the MAC West Division’s Defensive Player of the Week. The true freshman quarterback put up 293 yards rushing on Wednesday night in a Chippewas win over Buffalo. He set the record for the…

Check out the Top 5 Plays of the Week: 5. Reed City football’s John Ondrus breaks up the pass in a defense heavy regional championship game. Coyotes come out on top 6-0. 4. McBain volleyball’s Gweneth Verberkmoes serves the ace in a regional title win for the Ramblers. 3. T.C. St. Francis’ Garrett Hathaway moves with pure speed as he…

MT. PLEASANT – The Central Michigan Chippewas dropped the first two sets to rival Western Michigan on Friday night but came all the way back to win it in five sets. The Chippewas fell 16-25 and 21-25 in the first two sets before winning the next three by scores of 25-21, 25-20 and 15-11. Mallory Hernandez led the way for…

MT. PLEASANT – Central Michigan’s true freshman quarterback Bert Emanuel Jr. ran for an astounding 293 yards and three touchdowns as the Chippewas overcame a 24-7 halftime deficit to beat Buffalo 31-27 on Wednesday night. Emanuel Jr. had been used exclusively as a running quarterback in spots this season. Heading into the night, he had yet to attempt a pass….

MT. PLEASANT –  The Central Michigan women’s basketball team came up short, 71-64, in the season opener against Valparaiso on Monday night. Leah Ernest led the way for the Beacons with 20 points. Sydney Harris was the leading scorer for Central Michigan with 18 points. The Chippewas’ next game is on the road against Oakland on Saturday.

MOUNT PLEASANT – The Central Michigan Chippewas men’s basketball team prepared for their season with an 88-61 exhibition win over Northwood on Thursday night. Four different Chippewas scored in double figures, led by Reggie Bass with 19.  Kevin Miller chipped in with 15 points and 10 assists, while Markus Harding recorded 15 points to go with 11 rebounds.  Jesse Zarzuela…

MT. PLEASANT – The Central Michigan volleyball team beat Eastern Michigan in straight sets on Wednesday night. The win improves the Chippewas record to 12-8 and 5-4 in the MAC. They are tied for fourth place in the MAC West Division with Western Michigan. Mallory Hernandez led the Chippewas with 12 kills. Claire Ammeraal led the team in aces (2),…

MT. PLEASANT – Before the football home opener last Saturday, Central Michigan held a small ceremony to rename the home radio booth after the late Don Chiodo. Chiodo was the voice of the Central Michigan Chippewas for 10 years before his tragic death in a car accident in 2019. But Chiodo was much more than just a play-by-play broadcaster. He…