1973 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1973 Central Michigan Chippewas football Independent 7–4 Roy Kramer 7th Herb Deromedi 5th Jim Sandy Perry Shorts Stadium The 1973 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University as an independent during the 1973 NCAA Division II football season. In their seventh season under head coach Roy Kramer, the Chippewas compiled a 7–4 record and outscored their opponents, 197 to 151.Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 20, 2016 100, 111–112 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 78,547 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Mike Franckowiak with 655 passing yards, running back Jim Sandy with 1,168 rushing yards, and Matt Means with 553 receiving yards.2015 Media Guide, pp. 88-89. Sandy received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. George Duranko set a school record with a 100-yard interception return against Eastern Michigan on November 10, 1973.2015 Media Guide, p. 86. Schedule 1973 small college AP Eastern y y y September 8 1:30 p.m. Western Michigan Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) L 13–18 17,417 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-opening-game-success-c/181720075/ The Flint Journal Opening-game success continues for Western September 9, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 15 Ball State Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 14–7 14,732 September 22 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH L 21–23 13,128 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-central-bows-to-toledo/181720510/ The Saginaw News Central bows to Toledo, 23–21 after evening of frustration September 23, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 at Dayton Baujan Field Dayton, OH W 15–6 8,237 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-news-chippewas-clip-flyers/181721836/ The Journal News Chippewas clip Flyers September 30, 1973 September 24, 2025 Newspapers.com October 6 1973 Illinois State Redbirds Illinois State Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 6–3 18,822 October 13 at 1973 Indiana State Sycamores Indiana State Memorial Stadium Terre Haute, IN W 21–7 11,000 October 20 at Western Illinois Hanson Field Macomb, IL L 18–24 19,850 19,850 watch W. Illinois win on homecoming https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62115614/chicago-tribune/ November 13, 2021 Chicago Tribune UPI October 21, 1973 3:7 Newspapers.com November 3 No. 15 Eastern Michigan Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 31–21 15,907 November 10 at 1973 Eastern Kentucky Colonels Eastern Kentucky Roy Kidd Stadium Richmond, KY W 21–7 4,700 November 17 1973 Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 30–7 11,669 November 24 11:00 a.m. at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH L 7–28 3,870 Poole Paces Kent Victory Akron Beacon Journal Ray Yannucci November 25, 1973 C1, C11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/92151859/poole-paces-kent-victory/ Newspapers.com Final 1973 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Central Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/129/stats/13634 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 13, 2022 References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football