2004 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2004 Central Michigan Chippewas football Central Michigan Chippewas logo.svg 200 Mid-American Conference West Division MAC 4–7 3–5 Brian Kelly 1st Jeff Quinn 1st Jerry Seymour Kelly/Shorts Stadium The 2004 Central Michigan Chippewas football team was an American football team that represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Brian Kelly, the Chippewas compiled a 4–7 record (3–5 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC's West Division, and were outscored by their opponents, 378 to 260.2004 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 13, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/2004-schedule.htmlCentral Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 18, 2016 100, 114 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 18, 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 75,216 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included Kent Smith with 2,284 passing yards, Jerry Seymour with 1,284 rushing yards, and Damien Linson with 574 receiving yards.2004 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 5, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/2004.html Tailback Jerry Seymour was selected at the end of the 2004 season as the team's most valuable player.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Brian Kelly was introduced as Central Michigan's head football coach on January 2, 2004. He had served as the head football coach at Grand Valley State University for 13 years, compiling a 118-35-2 record and leading his Lakers football teams to NCAA Division II national championships in both 2002 and 2003.Successful Grand Valley State boss takes over Chippewa grid program The Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Illinois) January 3, 2004 B3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5881248/successful_grand_valley_state_boss/ NFL coaches Matt LaFleur and Robert Saleh were graduate assistants on this team. Schedule y y September 4 at Indiana<ncg> Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN L 10-41 36,041 Hoosiers open with a bang The Reporter-Times September 5, 2004 B1, B5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99357288/hoosiers-open-with-a-bang/ Newspapers.com September 11 at Michigan State<ncg> Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI L 7-24 72,908 Win doesn't dispel worries: Defense again shaky, QB quandary remains after defeat of Chippewas Lansing State Journal September 12, 2004 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94235258/lansing-state-journal/ September 18 2004 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Southeast Missouri State<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 44-27 15,255 Smith leads CMU The Herald-Palladium September 19, 2004 5B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99356774/smith-leads-cmu/Central Mich 44, SE Missouri St. 27 Detroit Free Press September 19, 2004 11D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99378580/central-mich-44-se-missouri-st-27/ Newspapers.com October 2 Kent State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 24-21 12,292 Chippewas roll over Kent State Daily Press & Argus October 3, 2004 3B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99356483/chippewas-roll-over-kent-state/ Newspapers.com October 9 Bowling Green Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 14-38 17,413 Bowling Green pounds Central Detroit Free Press Jim Spadafore October 10, 2004 14D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99356285/bowling-green-pounds-central/ Newspapers.com October 16 at Northern Illinois Huskie Stadium DeKalb, IL L 10-42 27,385 Northern Illinois pounds CMU, 42-10 Detroit Free Press October 17, 2004 14D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99355308/toledo-holds-off-charge-by-central/ Newspapers.comHuskies go all-in with Chips Babby Narang The Daily Chronicle B1, B2 October 17, 2004 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99355594/huskies-go-all-in-with-chips/ Newspapers.com October 23 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH L 22-27 19,822 Toledo holds off charge by Central Detroit Free Press October 24, 2004 11D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99355064/toledo-holds-off-charge-by-central/ Newspapers.com October 30 Western Michigan (rivalry) Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 24-21 <OT> 19,369 Central kicks Western in OT Detroit Free Press October 31, 2004 10C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/20687376/central_kicks_western_in_ot/ Newspapers.com November 6 vs Eastern Michigan (rivalry) Ford Field Detroit, MI L 58-61 <4OT> 24,423 EMU wins thriller: Eagles go four OTs to top Chippewas, complete rare sweep of instate rivals Detroit Free Press Jim Spadafore November 7, 2004 1D, 3D, 12D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17286544/emu_wins_thriller/ Newspapers.com November 13 at Buffalo University at Buffalo Stadium Amherst, NY L 6-36 6,490 Buffalo romps against Central: The Chippewas lose their 13th straight on the road, allowing 28 points in the second period Detroit Free Press November 14, 2004 15C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99354801/buffalo-romps-against-central/ Newspapers.com November 20 Ball State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 41-40 10,169 Seymour's 3 TDs carry CMU to win The Herald-Palladium Benton Harbor, Michigan November 21, 2004 5B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99354569/seymours-3-tds-carry-cmu-to-win/ Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football