1974 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1974 Central Michigan Chippewas football Independent 12–1 Roy Kramer 8th Herb Deromedi 6th Bruce Marble Perry Shorts Stadium NCAA Division II champion AP small college national champion Camellia Bowl champion Camellia Bowl W 54–14 vs. Delaware The 1974 Central Michigan Chippewas football team was an American football team that represented Central Michigan University as an independent during the 1974 NCAA Division II football season. In their eighth season under head coach Roy Kramer, the Chippewas compiled a 12–1 record, losing the opening game to Kent State and then winning 12 straight games.Central 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 In postseason play, they defeated Boise State 20–6 at Perry Shorts Stadium in a Division II quarterfinal,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wsdVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PuADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6412%2C170785 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Associated Press Boise beaten December 1, 1974 9Dhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=0ZBaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Q0oDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5545%2C5158430 Ludington Daily News Michigan UPI CMU whips Boise St.; meet Louisiana Tech next December 2, 1974 5Central Michigan Stings Boise in Division 2 Tilt The Ogden Standard-Examiner December 1, 1974 32 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3927364/central_michigan_stings_boise/ Louisiana Tech 35–14 in the Pioneer Bowl (semifinal) in Texas,Central Michigan Upsets Bulldogs Panama City News-Herald December 8, 1974 23 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3927331/central_michigan_upsets_bulldogs/ and Delaware 54–14 in the Camellia Bowl to win the Division II championship. The team was also later voted number one in the AP's "College Division" poll.https://www.newspapers.com/image/21118581/?terms=kramer Central Michigan gains small college No. 1 poll rating AP Associated Press subscription The Daily Leader Pontiac, Illinois newspapers.com December 24, 1974 February 28, 2017 The 1974 Chippewas held 11 of their 13 opponents to 14 or fewer points and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 450 to 127.Central Michigan Drubs Delaware in Bowl, 54-14 The Bridgeport Post December 15, 1974 E4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3927306/central_michigan_drubs_delaware_in_bowl/ 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 93,236 in six home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Mike Franckowiak with 1,262 passing yards (81 of 149 passing), running back Walt Hodges with 1,463 rushing yards (251 carries), and Matt Means with 848 receiving yards (55 receptions).2015 Media Guide, pp. 88-89. Hodges' 1,463 rushing yards was a Central Michigan record at that time.2015 Media Guide, p. 90. Franckowiak received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. After the 1974 season, Central Michigan jumped to Division I and joined the Mid-American Conference. In 2004, the 1974 team was inducted as a group into the Central Michigan University Hall of Fame.2015 Media Guide, p. 97. Schedule 1974 small college AP y y y September 7 Kent State Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 14–21 16,825–18,325 Kent Survives, 21-14 The Lansing State Journal September 8, 1974 C1 September 14 at Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN W 24–17 11,318 Chips Down Ball State on Freshman's 3 TDs The Muncie Star September 15, 1974 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16715399/chips_down_ball_state_on_freshmans_3/ Newspapers.com September 21 at 1974 Northern Michigan Wildcats Northern Michigan Marquette, MI W 21–7 3,532 Chips Win, 21-7 Detroit Free Press September 22, 1974 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16715490/chips_win_217/ Newspapers.com September 28 Dayton Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 42–8 18,466–18,644 Chips Cavort Smashing Dayton The Lansing State Journal September 29, 1974 C4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16715594/chips_cavort_smashing_dayton/ Newspapers.com October 5 at 1974 Illinois State Redbirds Illinois State Hancock Stadium Normal, IL W 21–14 10,000 Central Michigan defeats ISU, 21-14 The Pantagraph October 6, 1974 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16715684/central_michigan_defeats_isu_2114/ October 12 No. 7 1974 Indiana State Sycamores Indiana State Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 49–0 14,795 Chips Crush Indiana State, 49-0 Detroit Free Press October 13, 1974 4E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16715812/chips_crush_indiana_state_490/ Newspapers.com October 19 1974 Western Illinois Leathernecks Western Illinois 12 Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 58–7 18,907 Another Massacre for Rampaging Chippewas, 58-7 The Lansing State Journal October 20, 1974 C4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16715888/another_massacre_for_rampaging/ Newspapers.com November 2 at Eastern Michigan 8 Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI (rivalry) W 28–13 14,000 Central Chugs Along -- Eastern Falls, 28-13 Detroit Free Press November 3, 1974 6E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16715988/central_chugs_along_eastern_falls/ Newspapers.com November 9 at Western Michigan 8 Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI (rivalry) W 42–6 24,235–24,250 Playoff Beckons ... CMU Churns Past Broncos, 42-6 Detroit Free Press November 10, 1974 4E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16716113/playoffs_beckon_cmu_churns_past/ Newspapers.com November 16 Southern Illinois 7 Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 42–0 12,830 Salukis shut out for first time in 27 games, lose 42-0 to 9-1 Central Michigan team Southern Illinoisan November 17, 1974 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16716378/salukis_shut_out_for_first_time_in_27/ Newspapers.com November 30 No. 4 Boise State 6 Perry Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (NCAA Division II Quarterfinal) W 20–6 9,913 Chippewas Get a Bowl ... Win 20-6 Detroit Free Press December 1, 1974 E1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16716464/chippewas_get_a_bowl_win_206/ Newspapers.com December 7 vs No. 1 Louisiana Tech 6 Memorial Stadium Wichita Falls, TX (Pioneer Bowl—NCAA Division II Semifinal) W 35–14 12,200 CMU Rolls In Pioneer Bowl, 35-14 Detroit Free Press December 8, 1974 E1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16716605/cmu_rolls_in_pioneer_bowl_3514/ Newspapers.com December 14 vs No. 3 Delaware 6 Charles C. Hughes Stadium Sacramento, CA (Camellia Bowl—NCAA Division II Championship Game) W 54–14 14,137 Chips Roast Blue Hens, 54-14: Central Michigan Claims National Title The Lansing State Journal December 15, 1974 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16716716/chips_roast_blue_hens_5414_central/ Newspapers.com Final 1974 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Central Michigan) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/129/stats/13016 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 13, 2022 Roster 1974 Central Michigan Chippewas f 4 Sr Mike Franckowiak QB y Fr Greg Drypen QB n Fr Ronald Rummel QB n Fr Thomas Screws QB n Sr Gene Harris WR n Sr Matthew Means WR n 28 Sr Dennis Proctor WR n Jr John Fossen WR n So Shawn McCarthy WR n So Lonnie Ford WR n Sr Gary Baginski RB n Jr Timothy Cashen RB n So Walter Hodges RB n Fr Mose Rison RB y Fr Wayne Schwalbach RB n Jr Michael Woroniecki RB y Sr Tom Ray DB n https://cmuchippewas.com/honors/hall-of-fame/1974-football-team/136 January 26, 2026 Roy Kramer Herb Deromedi (defense coordinator) Chris Allen (offensive line) Jesse James (defensive line) Dennis Swenson (secondary) NFL draft The following players were selected in the 1975 NFL draft following the season. Player Position Round Pick Franchise Mike Franckowiak Running back 3 54 Denver Broncos Tom Ray Defensive back 17 425 Green Bay Packers 1975 Draft http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=1975 NFL.com November 27, 2019 See also 1974 in Michigan References 2 Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Category:NCAA Division II Football Champions Category:NCAA Small College Football Champions Category:Camellia Bowl champion seasons Category:Pioneer Bowl champion seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football