Notebook

Notebook: Angel Flores as QB1, MSU vs. explosive Nebraska offense, injury roundup

The CMU signal caller is settling in as QB1 after last week, MSU has to deal with an explosive Nebraska offense, plus who's healthy and who's not.

(Via Central Michigan Athletics)

Week 4 is fully in focus, highlighted by a big Group of 6 showdown in Kalamazoo between Western Michigan and Boise State while Michigan hosts Iowa for a Top 20 matchup in Ann Arbor.

Catch up on some news, notes and injury updates of import.

Let’s dig in.

Angel Flores seizing on Central Michigan’s quarterback role

Flores played the entire game at quarterback for Central Michigan in a 24-10 win over Wyoming, in which he carried 28 times for 163 yards and two touchdowns. It’s the first time in 16 games under Matt Drinkall that CMU has used just one quarter.

Western Michigan pass game gets big opportunity vs. shaky Boise State secondary

Western Michigan's improved — and improving — passing offense will get a big opportunity to show its stuff on national TV against a suspect Boise State secondary.

Chris Creighton confident EMU’s offense will get clicking: ‘Not gonna be surprised'

The Eagles have scored 38 points across the last three games, including a pair of forgettable performances on the road vs. Big Ten foes.

With Boise State visiting, it's time to talk about Western Michigan’s CFP path

Western Michigan is in the thick of the field as the Group of 6 playoff race shapes up early, and have an opportunity to cut to the front of the line Saturday at Waldo Stadium.

EMU WR Nick Devereaux expected to miss several weeks with injury, Harold Mack returning to practice

The Eagles got bad news out of the weekend as the top wideout will be down for some time, dampening the news that another is getting healthy.