1981 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1981 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–4 7–2 Herb Deromedi 4th Reggie Mitchell Perry Shorts Stadium The 1981 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1981 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled a 7–4 record (7–2 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC standings, and outscored their opponents, 223 to 131.1981 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1981-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 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 104,310 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Bob DeMarco with 1,159 passing yards, Reggie Mitchell with 1,068 rushing yards, and tight end Mike Hirn with 295 receiving yards.1981 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1981.html Mitchell received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Six Central Michigan players including Hirn, Mitchell, offensive tackle Tony Vitale, defensive end Kurt Dobronski, linebacker Ray Bentley, and defensive back Bruce Brownie; received first-team All-MAC honors.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Schedule y September 5 at Pacific (CA)<ncg> Pacific Memorial Stadium Stockton, CA L 3–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sacramento-bee-pacific-central-michi/126224293/ The Sacramento Bee Pacific shakes 7-year home opener jinx, 10–3 September 6, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com September 19 Northern Illinois Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 17–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-goal-line-stand-stops-n/158360156/ Chicago Tribune Goal line stand stops N. Illinois September 20, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com September 26 Arkansas State<ncg> Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 23–26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107487268/arkansas-state-edges-central-michigan-2/ The Columbus Ledger Arkansas State edges Central Michigan, 26–23 September 27, 1981 August 12, 2022 Newspapers.com October 3 Eastern Michigan (rivalry) Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 63–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-cmu-bench-blasts-emu-6/158360257/ The Saginaw News CMU bench blasts EMU, 63–14 October 4, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 10 at Western Michigan (rivalry) Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 15–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-central-michigan-squeezes-b/158360377/ Star Tribune Central Michigan squeezes by Western Michigan 15–13 October 11, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 17 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH L 3–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-toledo-triumphs-173/158358746/ The Plain Dealer Toledo triumphs, 17–3, takes 1st place in MAC October 18, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 24 Kent State Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 24–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-cmu-flashes-past/158360459/ The Grand Rapids Press CMU flashes past Kent State with ease October 25, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com October 31 at Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH W 38–21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-cmu-a-winner/158360541/ Lansing State Journal CMU a winner November 1, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com November 7 Miami (OH) Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 3–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-as-central-mic/158359839/ The Grand Rapids Press ...as Central Michigan bows to vengeful Miami, 7–3 November 8, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com November 14 at Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 28–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-mitchell-lifts-chippe/158360643/ Detroit Free Press Mitchell lifts Chippewas November 15, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com November 21 at Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH W 6–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-central-mich-6/158360722/ St. Louis Post-Dispatch Central Mich. 6, Bowling Green 3 November 22, 1981 November 3, 2024 Newspapers.com Roster 1981 Central Michigan Chippewas f 22 Fr Curtis Adams Curtis Adams (American football) RB y 7 Jr Stephen Jones QB Bob DeMarco QB 67 Sr Tony Vitale G 31 Sr Willie Todd RB 24 Sr Dave Weisenburger WR 57 Jr Ray Bentley LB y 49 Jr Dan O'Brien DE 28 Sr Mike McElrath DB 13 Jr Novo Bojovic K y *Herb Deromedi References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football