1990 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1990 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 8–3–1 7–1 Herb Deromedi 13th Jeff Bender Kelly/Shorts Stadium MAC co-champion California Bowl L 24–48 vs. San Jose State The 1990 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 13th season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled an 8–3–1 record (7–1 against MAC opponents), tied with Toledo for the MAC championship, lost to San Jose State in the California Bowl, and outscored their opponents, 283 to 146.1990 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1990-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 121,270 in six home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. Led by a strong defense, the team shut out Cincinnati (34–0), Bowling Green (17–0), and Kent State (42–0), and held nine of twelve opponents to fewer than 14 points. On September 22, 1990, the defensive unit set a school record, holding Bowling Green to only two first downs in a 17–0 victory.2015 Media Guide, p. 86. The following week, the defense set another school record with six interceptions in a 31–7 victory over the Miami Redskins. The team also set a school record with 83 punts forced over the course of the 1990 season.2015 Media Guide, p. 85. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jeff Bender with 1,978 passing yards, tailback Billy Smith with 1,047 rushing yards, and flanker Ken Ealy with 916 receiving yards.1990 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1990.html Ealy's 916 receiving yards was a single season school record until 1996 when the record was broken by Reggie Allen.2015 Media Guide, p. 82. Bender received the team's most valuable player award and also received the MAC's Vern Smith Leadership Award and the MAC Offensive Player of the Year award.2015 Media Guide, pp 91, 95. Eight Central Michigan players (WR Ken Ealy, OG Paul Jacobson, QB Jeff Bender, RB Billy Smith, DL J.J. Wierenga, ILB Rich Curtiss, DB David Johnson, and DB Ken Strong) received first-team All-MAC honors.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Coach Deromedi received the MAC Coach of the Year award.2015 Media Guide, p. 91. Schedule y y Eastern y September 1 at Kentucky<ncg> Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY L 17–20 57,550 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-advocate-messenger-curry-era-at-uk-o/135068979/ The Kentucky Advocate Curry era at UK off to good start September 2, 1990 November 12, 2023 Newspapers.com September 8 Cincinnati<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 34–0 17,126 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-chippewas-take-th/175639270/ The Grand Rapids Press Chippewas take their frustrations out on Cincinnati, 34–0 September 9, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com September 15 at Akron<ncg> Rubber Bowl Akron, OH T 14–14 7,236 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-offense-fails-for-zips/175643652/ The Plain Dealer Offense fails for Zips in tie September 16, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com September 22 Bowling Green Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 17–0 18,695 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-cmu-roughs-up-bowling-g/190271769/ The Saginaw News CMU roughs up Bowling Green, 17–0, in MAC opener September 23, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com September 29 Miami (OH) Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 31–7 18,802 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-johnson-swipes-two-as/190271923/ The Flint Journal Johnson swipes two as CMU skins Miami, 31–7 September 30, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 6 at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH W 42–0 10,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-central-michigan-smi/190272135/ The Bay City Times Central Michigan, Smith runaway winners at Kent State October 7, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 13 Western Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 20–13 27,510 https://www.newspapers.com/article/jackson-citizen-patriot-cmu-remains-unbe/190272312/ Jackson Citizen Patriot CMU remains unbeaten in MAC October 14, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 20 1:00 p.m. Toledo Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 13–12 20,781 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-cmu-puts-mac-smac/190271056/ The Grand Rapids Press CMU puts MAC smack in its back pocket October 21, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 27 at Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry) W 16–12 24,662 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-cmu-gets-innovative-in/190272562/ The Saginaw News CMU gets innovative in 16–12 triumph over Eastern October 28, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 3 Ball State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 3–13 18,356 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-cmus-bowl-dream-hits/190272779/ Detroit Free Press CMU's bowl dream hits snag with loss November 4, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 10 at Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH W 52–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-blade-central-blasts-bobcats/190273252/ The Blade Central blasts Bobcats November 11, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com December 8 vs. San Jose State<ncg> Bulldog Stadium Fresno, CA (California Bowl) L 24–48 25,431 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee-spartans-rock-to-cal-bowl/190223579/ The Fresno Bee Spartans rock to Cal Bowl win December 9, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Category:Mid-American Conference football champion seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football