1975 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1975 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 8–2–1 4–1–1 Roy Kramer 9th Herb Deromedi 7th Wes Gamble Perry Shorts Stadium The 1975 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1975 NCAA Division I football season. In their ninth season under head coach Roy Kramer, the Chippewas compiled an 8–2–1 record (4–1–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC standings, held eight of eleven opponents to fewer than 10 points, and outscored all opponents, 309 to 102.1975 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1975-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 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 105,600 in six home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. Central Michigan made its debut at the NCAA Division I level during the 1975 season, having won the NCAA Division II Football Championship in 1974. The 1975 season was also the program's first as a member of the MAC. On September 6, 1975, the Chippewas defeated Western Michigan, 34–0, in their Division I and MAC debuts. The game was played before a record crowd of 20,800 at Perry Shorts Stadium. Central Michigan running back Walt "Smoke" Hodges rushed for 147 yards.Chippewas Romp Past Broncos, 34–0 Detroit Free Press Curt Sylvester September 7, 1975 1E, 4E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5959709/chippewas_romp_past_broncos_340/ The team's two losses came in close games against Northern Michigan (16–17) and Ball State (13–16). The team also played Ohio to a 6–6 tie. The team did not play a game against MAC champion Miami (OH). The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Ron Rummel with 586 passing yards, running back Walt Hodges with 1,025 rushing yards, and John Fossen with 211 receiving yards.1975 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1975.html Center Wes Gamble received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Running back Walt Hodges, defensive back Jim Jones, defensive tackle John Neuman, and linebacker Bill Schmidt received first-team All-MAC honors.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Running back Michael Woroniecki appeared in all 11 of the team's games and scored a rushing touchdown.Mike Woroniecki College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mike-woroniecki-1.html College Football at Sports-Reference.com 26 January 2026 en Schedule 1975 NCAA Division I AP y y September 6 Western Michigan (rivalry) Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 34–0 20,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-cmu-smashing-in-de/181272386/ Lansing State Journal CMU smashing in debut September 7, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com September 13 Ohio Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI T 6–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-central-frustrated-in-6/181272509/ The Saginaw News Central frustrated in 6–6 tie with Ohio U. September 14, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com September 20 Northern Michigan<ncg> Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 16–17 19,600 Chippewas Upset 17-16 Detroit Free Press September 21, 1975 4E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/20889793/chippewas_upset_1716/ Newspapers.com September 27 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH W 34–27 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-hodges-gray-spark-cmu/181272640/ The Times Herald Hodges, Gray spark CMU by Toledo 34–27 September 28, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com October 4 at 1975 Illinois State Redbirds Illinois State<ncg> Hancock Stadium Normal, IL W 42–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-herald-hodges-gray-lead-cmu-4/181272766/ The Times Herald Hodges, Gray lead CMU 42–7 rout October 5, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 Eastern Michigan<ncg> Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 20–7 21,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-central-smokes-emu/181272843/ The Ann Arbor News Central 'smokes' EMU October 12, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 at Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN L 13–16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-cmu-beaten-at-bal/181272989/ The Grand Rapids Press CMU beaten at Ball State October 19, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 at Kent State Dix Stadium Kent, OH W 17–8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ann-arbor-news-cmu-pounds-kent/181273054/ The Ann Arbor News CMU pounds Kent October 26, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 Marshall<ncg> Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 34–0 14,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-gazette-mail-chips-central-michi/181125993/ Sunday Gazette-Mail Chips; Central Michigan blanks Herd, 34–0 November 2, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 at 1975 Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois<ncg> Hanson Field Macomb, IL W 24–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-chips-muscle-prev/181273176/ Lansing State Journal Chips' muscle prevails November 9, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com November 15 Northern Illinois Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 69–7 12,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-cmu-stunning-in-finale/181273257/ The Saginaw News CMU stunning in finale, 69–7 November 16, 1975 September 17, 2025 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football