1976 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1976 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–4 4–3 Roy Kramer 10th Herb Deromedi 8th John Kloc John Wunderlich Perry Shorts Stadium The 1976 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. In their tenth season under head coach Roy Kramer, the Chippewas compiled a 7–4 record (4–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for fourth place in the MAC standings, and outscored their opponents, 223 to 219.1976 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1976-schedule.htmlCentral Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 20, 2016 100, 112 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf dead The team played its home games in Perry Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan,Football Facilities Central Michigan University July 20, 2016 http://www.cmuchippewas.com/facilities/football-facilities.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160625081349/http://www.cmuchippewas.com/facilities/football-facilities.html June 25, 2016 dead with attendance of 91,345 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Ron Rummel with 761 passing yards, running back Mike Gray with 734 rushing yards, and tight end Wayne Schwalbach with 496 receiving yards.1976 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1976.html Offensive guard John Kloc and defensive tackle John Wunderlich were co-recipients of the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Wunderlich, Schwalbach, and defensive back Ed Rykulski received first-team All-MAC honors.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Placekicker Rade Savich kicked 14 field goals, a school record that he broke in 1978.2015 Media Guide, p. 82. Schedule y y September 11 Kent State Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 10–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-kent-state-shuts-o/181063811/ Battle Creek Enquirer & News Kent State shuts off CMU on ground 20–10 September 12, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 18 Toledo Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 9–7 18,492 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-central-michigan/181066978/ The Muskegon Chronicle Central Michigan nips Toledo September 19, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com September 25 at Marshall<ncg> Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV W 22–7 13,479 https://www.newspapers.com/article/beckley-post-herald-the-raleigh-register/180952217/ Beckley Post-Herald & The Raleigh Register Filliez sets mark, Herd is beaten September 26, 1976 September 12, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 Illinois State<ncg> Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 26–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-kicker-leads-cmu-victo/181067081/ The Flint Journal Kicker leads CMU victory with 4 FG's October 3, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 Ohio Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 17–15 15,631 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-central-knocks-off-unbe/181065108/ The Saginaw News Central knocks off unbeaten Ohio U., 17–15 October 10, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 Indiana State<ncg><hc> Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 16–13 20,265 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-westher-cmu-thrills-gi/181067254/ The Saginaw News Weather, CMU thrills give fans chills, 16–13 October 17, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 23 at 1976 Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan<ncg> Memorial Field Marquette, MI L 13–41 16,014 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-mariucci-leads-nmu-to/181067370/ The Bay City Times Mariucci leads NMU to 41–13 win over CMU October 24, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 at Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH W 38–28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-rummel-gray-ead-cmu-w/181067473/ The Times Herald Rummel, Gray ;ead CMU win October 31, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 at Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry) L 27–30 12,300 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-eastern-comes-back-to-stun-cen/181067587/ The Blade Eastern comes back to stun Central, 30–27 November 7, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 at Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL W 31–9 4,526 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-central-barely-alive-in/181067700/ The Saginaw News Central barely alive in MAC race November 14, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI(rivalry) L 14–42 13,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-western-michigan-h/181066763/ Lansing State Journal Western Michigan has a ball with rival CMU November 21, 1976 September 14, 2025 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football