1978 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1978 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 9–2 8–1 Herb Deromedi 1st Bryan Gross Perry Shorts Stadium The 1978 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1978 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled a 9–2 record (8–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC standings, held seven of eleven opponents to fewer than ten points, and outscored all opponents, 331 to 119.1978 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1978-schedule.htmlCentral Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 20, 2016 100, 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 season marked the beginning of a school record 23-game unbeaten streak that ran from October 7, 1978, to October 11, 1980.2015 Media Guide, p. 85. 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 98,011 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Gary Hogeboom with 1,095 passing yards, Willie Todd with 746 rushing yards, and Brian Blank with 384 receiving yards.1978 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1978.html Linebacker Bryan Gross received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Offensive guard Tim Sopha, placekicker Rade Savich, and defensive back Robert Jackson received first-team All-MAC honors.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Savich broke the school record with 15 field goals in a season and tied a school record with 38 point after touchdown kicks in a season.2015 Media Guide, p. 82. Herb Deromedi, a native of Royal Oak, Michigan, was hired as Central Michigan's head football coach in August 1978. He had previously been the Chippewas' defensive coordinator under head coach Roy Kramer. He replaced Kramer, who left the program to become the athletic director at Vanderbilt University.CMU names Deromedi as new football coach Detroit Free Press August 8, 1978 3D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5958271/cmu_names_deromedi_as_new_football_coach/ Deromedi remained the program's head football coach for 16 years, compiling a 110–55–10 record.Deromedi takes charge: CMU football coach quits, becomes athletic director (part 2) Detroit Free Press Jack Saylor 2C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5952277/deromedi_takes_ad_job_at_cmu/ He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.Herb Deromedi National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame July 20, 2016 2208 Schedule y y September 9 Kent State Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 41–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-star-chippewas-blank-ken/157703886/ The Kansas City Star Chippewas blank Kent State September 10, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com September 16 at Miami (OH) Miami Field Oxford, OH W 37–18 10,170 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-miami-errors-pav/157704010/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Miami errors pave 37–18 loss to Central Michigan September 17, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com September 23 at Alcorn State<ncg> Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS L 16–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-alcorn-state-surpr/130255414/ Lansing State Journal Alcorn State surprises high-flying Chippewas, 24–16 September 24, 1978 August 18, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 Ball State Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 0–27 20,216 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-ball-state-gives-centr/157702538/ The Flint Journal Ball State gives Central a 27–0 whippin' in MAC October 1, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 at Ohio Peden Stadium Athens, OH W 17–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-central-michigans/157704137/ The Indianapolis Star Central Michigan's 'word' good enough to top Ohio October 8, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 Illinois State<ncg> Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 45–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-todd-sparks-chippewas/157589849/ The Times Herald Todd sparks Chippewas' 45–7 October 15, 1978 October 21, 2024 Newspapers.com October 21 Northern Illinois Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 34–7 23,380 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-central-michigan-beats-ni/157704211/ The Pantagraph Central Michigan beats NIU, 34–7 October 22, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 at Bowling Green Doyt Perry Stadium Bowling Green, OH W 38–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-central-michigan/157704327/ The South Bend Tribune Central Michigan routs Bowling Green October 29, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 Toledo Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 27–3 17,895 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-chips-notch-5th-st/157704431/ Lansing State Journal Chips notch 5th straight win November 5, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 at Eastern Michigan Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry) W 41–9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-central-michigan-wins/157704549/ The Flint Journal Central Michigan wins sixth straight November 12, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI (rivalry) W 35–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-cmu-rolls-but-ball-stat/157704623/ The Times Herald CMU rolls but Ball State wins title November 19, 1978 October 23, 2024 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football