1968 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1968 Central Michigan Chippewas football Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference IIAC 7–2 2–1 Roy Kramer 2nd Craig Tefft Alumni Field IIAC co-champion The 1968 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) during the 1968 NCAA College Division football season. In their second season under head coach Roy Kramer, the Chippewas compiled a 7–2 record (2–1 against IIAC opponents), tied for the IIAC championship and outscored their opponents, 256 to 132.Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 20, 2016 100, 111 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's statistical leaders included quarterback Bob Miles with 918 passing yards, tailback Craig Tefft with 1,126 rushing yards, and Dave Lemere with 325 receiving yards.2015 Media Guide, pp. 88-89. Tefft received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Seven Central Michigan players (Tefft, defensive end Bucky Colton, guard Fred Ferguson, linebacker Steve Lockman, defensive back Bob Markey, tackle Mike Post, and offensive tackle Ralph Sarnowski) received first-team honors on the All-IIAC team.2015 Media Guide, p. 96. Schedule 1968 small college AP y y y September 14 at 1968 Bradley Braves Bradley<ncg> Peoria, IL W 41–6 3,000 Chips Rip Bradley In Opener The Pantagraph September 15, 1968 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114586681/chips-rip-bradley-in-opener/ Newspapers.com September 21 1968 Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown State<ncg> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI W 24–20 8,100 CMU Gridders Tip Youngstown, 24-21 Lansing State Journal September 22, 1968 F7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114586553/cmu-gridders-tip-youngstown-24-21/ Newspapers.com September 28 No. 7 1968 Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan<ncg> 8 Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI L 24–28 8,200 CMU Shaded by Northern Dave Harfst Lansing State Journal September 29, 1968 E3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114586438/cmu-shaded-by-northern/ Newspapers.com October 5 at Eastern Illinois Lincoln Field Charleston, IL W 23–16 2,800–3,500 Central Mich. Beats EIU 23-16 Decatur Sunday Herald and Review October 6, 1968 19 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86292508/central-mich-beats-eiu-23-16/ Newspapers.com Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1968 Eastern Illinois) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/201/stats/12712 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 3, 2022 October 12 at 1968 Hillsdale Chargers Hillsdale<ncg> Hillsdale, MI W 35–10 5,300 Chips Win No. 4 Detroit Free Press October 13, 1968 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114586322/chips-win-no-4/ Newspapers.com October 19 1968 Central State Marauders Central State (OH)<ncg> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI W 27–0 7,200 Two TDs by Tefft Help CMU Defeat Central Ohio, 27-0 Lansing State Journal October 20, 1968 E5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114586223/two-tds-by-tefft-help-cmu-defeat/ Newspapers.com October 26 Illinois State<hc> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI W 19–16 12,000 Kruse Don CMU Field Goals Stifle ISU https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87474177/ October 20, 2021 The Pantagraph October 27, 1968 B1 Newspapers.com November 2 1968 Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois 16 Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI L 28–30 7,300 ISU in Title Tie: Central Mich. Upset The Pantagraph November 3, 1968 B1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114586097/central-mich-upset/ Newspapers.com November 16 Wayne State (MI)<ncg> Alumni Field Mount Pleasant, MI W 35–6 2,500 CMU Runs Over Wayne State, 35-6 Battle Creek Enquirer and News November 17, 1968 C2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114585945/cmu-runs-over-wayne-state/ Newspapers.com Cumulative Football Statistics Report (1968 Central Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/129/stats/12712 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 13, 2022 References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football Category:Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons