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Central Michigan Chippewas

‘Don't try to be Superman of the defense:’ Simple formula fueling Central Michigan’s early defensive success

The Chippewas have been a stout defense in three games against relatively equal competition, and all three of those matchups have been wins.

Michigan MAC

Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: Central Michigan takes 1st leg of Michigan MAC series, Western Michigan romps

With Michigan and MSU idle, it was a big weekend for Central Michigan and Western Michigan.

Central Michigan Chippewas

Central Michigan sets early marker in Matt Drinkall Era, beats Eastern Michigan, 24-13

The Chippewas stuck down a marker five games into Matt Drinkall's tenure as head coach, showing that this CMU program is arriving as conference play begins.

Central Michigan Chippewas

At the center of Central Michigan's remade defense is a new, aggressive ethos

The Chippewas defense returns plenty of production, but a new direction has been welcomed with open arms.