1989 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1989 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 5–5–1 5–2–1 Herb Deromedi 12th Donnie Riley Kelly/Shorts Stadium The 1989 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 12th season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled a 5–5–1 record (5–2–1 against MAC opponents), finished in fourth place in the MAC standings, and outscored their opponents, 228 to 182.1989 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1989-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 88,152 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jeff Bender with 1,487 passing yards, tailback Donnie Riley with 1,187 rushing yards, and Ken Ealy with 346 receiving yards.1989 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1989.html Riley received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Six Central Michigan players (Riley, center Ralph Newland, placekicker Kevin Nicholl, linebacker Mark Dennis, defensive lineman J.J. Wierenga, and defensive back David Johnson) received first-team All-MAC honors.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Nicholl set a school record with 20 field goals kicked during the 1989 season.2015 Media Guide, p. 82. Schedule 1989 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee y y y September 9 at Southwestern Louisiana<ncg> Cajun Field Lafayette, LA L 20–22 12,151 https://www.newspapers.com/article/abbeville-meridional-usl-out-boots-chipp/173854896/ Abbeville Meridional USL out-boots Chippewas, 22–20 September 10, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 16 Akron<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 26–27 21,782 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-cmu-loses-to-akro/173854509/ The Grand Rapids Press CMU loses to Akron as last-gasp bid fails September 17, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 23 at Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 20–24 15,103 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-chips-come-up-short-ag/174101984/ The Flint Journal Chips come up short again September 24, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com September 30 at Miami (OH) Yager Stadium Oxford, OH W 20–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-td-on-interceptio/174102125/ The Grand Rapids Press TD on interception lifts CMU to its first victory October 1, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 7 Kent State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 38–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-chips-give-coach-big-w/174102290/ The Flint Journal Chips give coach big win October 8, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 14 at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI (rivalry) W 34–6 31,416 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-cmu-unloads-on-wm/174102427/ The Muskegon Chronicle CMU unloads on WMU October 15, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com October 21 No. T–15 Youngstown State<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 3–30 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-youngstown-st-cru/144020791/ Lansing State Journal Youngstown St. crushes Central Michigan, 30–3 October 22, 1989 March 24, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 Eastern Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 24–9 20,155 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-riley-leads-cmu-past/174099626/ The Bay City Times Riley leads CMU past EMU, 24–9 October 29, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 4 at Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN T 13–13 7,985 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-cards-chips-tie/174097560/ The Kokomo Tribune Cards, Chips tie November 5, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 11 Ohio Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 24–15 9,861 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-chippewa-hopes-may-hang/174102669/ The Saginaw News Chippewa hopes may hang on flip November 12, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com November 18 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH L 6–29 15,886 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-cmu-runs-into-roadblock/174101666/ The Saginaw News CMU runs into roadblock November 19, 1989 June 8, 2025 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football