1992 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1992 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 5–6 4–5 Herb Deromedi 15th Tom Kearly 2nd Joe Youngblood Kelly/Shorts Stadium The 1992 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 15th season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled a 5–6 record (4–5 against MAC opponents), finished in seventh place in the MAC, and outscored their opponents, 247 to 170.1992 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1992-schedule.htmlCentral Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 20, 2016 100, 113 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 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 96,417 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The highlight of Central Michigan's 1992 season was its defeat of Michigan State for the second consecutive year. The Chippewas had opened the season with a loss to Kentucky before defeating the Spartans, 24–20, at Spartan Stadium on September 12, 1992. Central Michigan quarterback Joe Youngblood, who had been denied a scholarship offer by Michigan State, led the Chippewas by completing 17 of 22 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns and also catching a pass for 29 yards on a trick play.Youngblood passes MSU test at last The Detroit News Terry Foster September 13, 1992 12E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5956572/youngblood_passes_msu_test_at_last/ In a key defensive stand for the Chippewas in the second quarter, Michigan State tailback Craig Thomas fumbled the ball at Central's one-yard line after being hit by Chippewa defensive back Darrall Stinson, and Oscar Ford recovered the ball in the end zone for the Chippewas. In the third quarter, Michigan State kicker Jim DelVerne missed a 31-yard field goal attempt. Brian Pruitt scored a fourth quarter touchdown to put the Chippewas ahead, 24–14.Chips Again! What fluke? Central humbles MSU 24–20 (part 2) The Detroit News Terry Cabell September 13, 1992 1E, 12E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5956647/cmu_what_fluke_chippewas_humble/ The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Joe Youngblood with 2,209 passing yards, tailback Brian Pruitt with 859 rushing yards, and flanker Terrance McMillan with 649 receiving yards.1992 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1992.html Youngblood was named as Central Michigan's most valuable player for the first of what would be two consecutive years.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Offensive guard Marty Malcolm, center Art Droski, and defensive lineman Mike Nettie were selected as first-team All-MAC players.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Schedule y y Eastern y September 5 at Kentucky<ncg> Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY L 14–21 56,800 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-wildcats-supply-few/135101271/ The Courier-Journal Wildcats supply few answers in 21–14 win over Chippewas September 6, 1992 November 12, 2023 Newspapers.com September 12 1:00 p.m. at Michigan State<ncg> Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI W 24–20 65,123 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-spartans-falter/202219400/ Wisconsin State Journal Spartans falter in opener again September 13, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com September 19 Ohio Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 24–0 18,356 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-cmu-runs-over-ohio-to/202287193/ The Flint Journal CMU runs over Ohio to shutout September 20, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com September 26 Toledo Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 28–9 21,113 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-chippewas-rocket-past/202281894/ The Flint Journal Chippewas rocket past Toledo September 27, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 3 Bowling Green Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 14–17 22,875 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-cmu-falls-1714-to/202221143/ Detroit Free Press CMU falls, 17–14, to Bowling Green October 4, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 10 at Miami (OH) Yager Stadium Oxford, OH L 13–16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-cmu-rally-foiled/202283971/ The Bay City Times CMU rally foiled October 11, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 17 Kent State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 35–0 18,612 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-johnson-scores-3/202287381/ The Grand Rapids Press Johnson scores 3 touchdowns as CMU blanks Kent State October 18, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 24 at Ball State Ball State Stadium Muncie, IN L 23–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-late-ball-state-td/202284820/ The Kalamazoo Gazette Late Ball State TD beats Central October 25, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com October 31 at Akron Rubber Bowl Akron, OH L 28–31 4,760 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-snakebit-cmu-losses-on/202282819/ The Saginaw News Snakebit CMU losses on late field goal November 1, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com November 7 Eastern Michigan Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI (rivalry) W 30–13 15,641 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-youngbloods-passes-l/202287554/ Detroit Free Press Youngblood's passes lead Chippewas past Eastern, 30–13 November 8, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com November 14 at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI (rivalry) L 14–19 16,352 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-cmu-finishes-below-500/202281590/ The Saginaw News CMU finishes below .500 with loss to WMU November 15, 1992 July 23, 2026 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football