1986 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1986 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 5–5 4–4 Herb Deromedi 9th Rick Poljan Kelly/Shorts Stadium The 1986 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their ninth season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled a 5–5 record (4–4 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for fifth place in the MAC standings, and were outscored by their opponents, 284 to 258.1986 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1986-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 118,457 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Marcelle Carruthers with 912 passing yards, Rodney Stevenson with 1,104 rushing yards, and Melvin Houston with 210 receiving yards.1986 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1986.html Offensive guard Rick Poljan received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Three Central Michigan players (offensive tackle Brian Williams, offensive guard Rick Poljan, and running back Rodney Stevenson) received first-team All-MAC honors.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Schedule y y September 13 Idaho<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 34–21 18,201 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-holland-tailback/160317965/ The Grand Rapids Press Holland tailback Stevenson powers CMU's opening win September 14, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 20 Bowling Green Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 20–10 17,568 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-cmu-defense-does-t/170966964/ Lansing State Journal CMU defense does the job September 21, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 Ohio Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 56–27 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-cmu-misses-recor/170970726/ Jackson Citizen Patriot CMU misses record in 56–27 victory September 28, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 4 at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH L 30–33 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-kent-state-finall/170968114/ The Grand Rapids Press Kent State finally beats CMU October 5, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 Western Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 18–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/battle-creek-enquirer-wmu-makes-cmu-work/170970867/ Battle Creek Enquirer WMU makes CMU work hard October 12, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 at Tulsa<ncg> Skelly Field Tulsa, OK L 6–42 10,876 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-hurricane-blows-past-central/170681823/ Tulsa World Hurricane blows past Central Michigan, 42–6 October 19, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 at Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry) L 16–34 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-eastern-scalps-cen/170970232/ Lansing State Journal Eastern scalps Central, 34–16 October 26, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 at Miami (OH) Yager Stadium Oxford, OH L 21–59 27,840 Miami rips Central Michigan, 59–21 Dayton Daily News and Journal Herald November 2, 1986 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92540350/miami-rips-central-michigan-59-21/ April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 Toledo Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 14–26 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-farmer-toledo-run/170966306/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Farmer, Toledo run to victory over CMU November 9, 1986 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 15 Ball State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 43–22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-central-wallops-ball/170641266/ Detroit Free Press Central wallops Ball State, 23–9 November 17, 1985 April 23, 2025 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football