1991 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1991 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 6–1–4 3–1–4 Herb Deromedi 14th Tom Kearly 1st Billy Smith Kelly/Shorts Stadium The 1991 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 14th season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled a 6–1–4 record (3–1–4 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 205 to 157.1991 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1991-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's four ties is tied for the NCAA record for most ties in a season.2015 Media Guide, p. 85. 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 96,700 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The highlight of the season was a 20–3 victory over No. 18 ranked Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on September 14, 1991. Michigan State had been favored by 21-1/2 points, and coach Deromedi called it the biggest win in school history.Shocker! CMU topples 'embarrassed' MSU Detroit Free Press Terry Cabell September 15, 1991 1E, 5E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5955459/shocker_cmu_topples_embarrassed_msu/ On the opening drive, Michigan State quickly took the ball to the goal line. On fourth down from the one-yard line, Michigan State opted to go for the touchdown rather than kick a field goal. Chippewa linebacker Doug Adler stopped Tico Duckett for no gain, and the goal-line stand was reported to be an inspirational moment for the Chippewas. Adler called the top "the biggest play I ever made."Chippewas proved they could play with big boys Detroit Free Press Mick McCabe September 16, 1991 11D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5955597/chippewas_proved_they_could_play_with/ Later in the first quarter, Central Michigan tailback Billy Smith scored on a 15-yard run. The Chippewas expanded their lead in the second quarter on a 57-yard touchdown pass from Jeff Bender to Ken Ealy and led 14–3 at halftime. Chuck Selinger also kicked two field goals in the second half for Central Michigan. Billy Smith rushed for 162 yards on 40 carries in the game.Central Michigan 20, Michigan State 3: Smith can't stomach Spartan decision Detroit Free Press Vartan Kupelian September 15, 1991 5E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5955423/central_michigan_20_michigan_state_3/ The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jeff Bender with 1,754 passing yards, tailback Billy Smith with 1,440 rushing yards, and flanker Ken Ealy with 724 receiving yards.1991 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1991.html Smith's 374 rushing attempts in 1991 remains a single season record at Central Michigan, and his 1,440 rushing yards was the third highest single season total in school history up to that time.2015 Media Guide, p. 81. Smith received the team's most valuable player award and was selected as a first-team All-MAC player.2015 Media Guide, pp 92, 95. Other Central Michigan players to receive first-team All-MAC honors were offensive tackle Jim Wyatt and defensive tackle Mike Nettie.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Nettie had nine sacks in 1991, which was at the time tied for the school's single season record.2015 Media Guide, p. 82. Schedule 1991 AP y y y Eastern August 31 at Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH T 17–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-lowly-bobcats-tie-cmu/201721726/ The Blade Lowly Bobcats tie CMU September 1, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com September 7 Southwestern Louisiana<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 27–24 17,116 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-plenty-of-time-cmu-wi/201435231/ The Flint Journal Plenty of time: CMU wins on TD pass while clock reads 0:00 September 8, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com September 14 1:05 p.m. at No. 18 Michigan State<ncg> Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI W 20–3 71,629 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-florida-times-union-central-michigan/201709171/ The Florida Times-Union Central Michigan spoils Michigan State's opener September 15, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com September 21 Akron<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 31–29 21,841 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-central-michigan/201721902/ The Muskegon Chronicle Central Michigan rallies for another late victory September 22, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-chippewas-down-a/201439438/ Jackson Citizen Patriot Chippewas down Akron with late FG September 22, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com September 28 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH T 16–16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-central-michigan-c/201722018/ The Indianapolis Star Central Michigan comeback leaves Toledo fit to be tied September 29, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 5 at Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH L 10–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-bowling-green-gets-p/201720555/ The Courier-Journal Bowling Green gets past Central Michigan 17–10 October 6, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 Miami (OH) Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI T 10–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-central-michigan/201722212/ The Grand Rapids Press Central Michigan settles for its third tie this season in MAC October 13, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH W 23–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/midland-daily-news-kench-scores-td-in-cm/201722363/ Midland Daily News Kench scores TD in CMU's win over Kent October 20, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 Ball State<hc> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 10–3 18,401 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-cmu-earns-wet-victory/201722509/ The Bay City Times CMU earns wet victory October 27, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 2 at Eastern Michigan (rivalry) Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI T 14–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-muskegon-chronicle-cmu-ties-mark-wit/201722629/ The Muskegon Chronicle CMU ties mark with deadlock against Eagles November 3, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 16 Western Michigan (rivalry) Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 27–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-opportunistic-chips-tur/201722734/ The Saginaw News Opportunistic Chips turn back Broncos November 17, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football