1987 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1987 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 5–5–1 3–4–1 Herb Deromedi 10th Eric Reed Kelly/Shorts Stadium The 1987 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 10th season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled a 5–5–1 record (3–4–1 against MAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the MAC standings, and outscored their opponents, 222 to 203.1987 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1987-schedule.htmlCentral Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 20, 2016 100, 113 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 Kelly/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 101,481 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Marcelle Carruthers with 1,323 passing yards, tailback John Hood with 1,121 rushing yards, and wide receiver Eric Reed with 652 receiving yards.1987 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1987.html Reed received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Five Central Michigan players (offensive tackle Joe Churches, tailback John Hood, outside linebacker Phil Zielinski, inside linebacker Chris Wise, and defensive back Howard Young) received first-team All-MAC honors.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Schedule y y September 5 Miami (OH) Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 6–15 14,625 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-miami-kicks-cmu/172462900/ The Flint Journal Miami kicks CMU September 6, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com September 12 at Idaho<ncg> Kibbie Dome Moscow, ID W 30–18 8,000 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pfUuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zdAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1874%2C1317835 Idahonian Moscow Pierce Oliver UI must ground Chippewas' rush September 12, 1987 1Dhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=n_UuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zdAFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4015%2C1431481 Idahonian Moscow Pierce Oliver CMU has too much for gutty Vandals September 14, 1987 1B September 26 at Minnesota<ncg> Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN L 10–30 46,868 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-minnesota-handles-centr/172398796/ The Saginaw News Minnesota handles Central Michigan September 27, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 3 at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH L 21–24 10,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-kent-state-edges-centra/172460849/ The Plain Dealer Kent State edges Central Michigan October 4, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 10 Eastern Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 16–6 25,906 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-chippewas-score-decis/172459748/ The Bay City Times Chippewas score decisive victory October 11, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 17 Tulsa<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 41–18 19,612 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-oklahoman-hood-237-yards-boo/171997251/ The Daily Oklahoman Hood (237 yards) boosts Central Michigan past TU October 18, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 24 at Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN L 3–13 3,525 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-cards-snap-streak-ou/172465861/ The Kokomo Tribune Cards snap streak, outlast Chippewas October 25, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com October 31 Western Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 30–27 25,151 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-cmu-levels-wmu/172465367/ The Flint Journal CMU levels WMU November 1, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com November 7 at Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH W 31–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-chippewas-rip-ohio-to-g/172465997/ The Saginaw News Chippewas rip Ohio to go 5–4 November 8, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com November 14 Toledo Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI T 17–17 14,705 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-missed-fg-leaves-cmu/172466112/ The Bay City Times Missed FG leaves CMU fit to be tied November 15, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com November 21 at Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 17–18 3,312 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-cmu-frustrated-by-bowli/172464785/ The Saginaw News CMU frustrated by Bowling Green November 22, 1987 May 15, 2025 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football