| 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 | [edit] Bowl games [edit] Rivalries [edit] Western Michigan Broncos These arch rivals first met in 1907 and have faced one another annually since 1943. The home team nearly always wins the game. The week of the game is known as Central-Western Week (or Western-Central Week depending on one's allegiance). Since the two schools are separated by just over 2 hours, it is typical that the away team has a strong fan presence at the game. The winner of the game receives the Cannon Trophy.[2] 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.[3] 1975: Central Michigan 34, Western Michigan 0
In the Chippewas first MAC game ever, they beat the Broncos 34-0 at the then Perry Shorts Stadium. 2000: Central Michigan 21, Western Michigan 17
The 8-1 Broncos came into this game ranked 27th nationally and in first place in the conference. Meanwhie, the Chippewas entered the game at 1-8. However, in one of the MAC's most historic upsets, the Chippewas spoiled the Broncos dreams, beating 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 touchtown to make the score 21-14. The Broncos secured the ensuing kickoff, but would fumble to CMU. Several plays later, Smith threw a touchtown 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 in 33 seconds in the fourth quarter to take a 31-27 lead with less than two minutes remaining. 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.[4] [edit] 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.[4] [edit] Michigan State Spartans These two schools are separated by just 68 miles of U.S. Route 127. The Spartans lead the series 4-3. 1991: Central Michigan 20, Michigan State 3
The returning Big Ten Co-Champions 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. Despite this, the underdog Chippewas never trailed the Spartans, beating them by a score of 20-3.[5] 1992: Central Michigan 24, Michigan State 20 1993: Michigan State 48, Central Michigan 34 1998: Michigan State 38, Central Michigan 7 2001: Michigan State 38, Central Michigan 21 2004: Michigan State 24, Central Michigan 7 2009: Central Michigan 29, Michigan State 27
With 32 seconds remaining, Chippewa quarterback Dan LeFevour thew a touchdown pass to Paris Cotton to put the Chippewas within one point. After a failed two-point conversation, Bryan Anderson recovered the ensuing onside kick to set up Andrew Aguila's game winning 42-yard field goal.[6] [2] [edit] NFL players [edit] CFL players [edit] Other famous players [edit] See also [edit] External links [edit] References | 
