1988 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1988 Central Michigan Chippewas football Mid-American Conference MAC 7–4 5–3 Herb Deromedi 11th George Ricumstrict Kelly/Shorts Stadium The 1988 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 11th season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled a 7–4 record (5–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC standings, and outscored their opponents, 287 to 176.1988 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1988-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 86,177 in five home games.2015 Media Guide, p. 87. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jeff Bender with 1,309 passing yards, tailback Donnie Riley with 1,128 rushing yards, and Mark Hopkins with 433 receiving yards.1988 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 20, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1988.html Bender received the MAC's Freshman of the Year award,2015 Media Guide, p. 91. and linebacker George Ricumstrict received the team's most valuable player award.2015 Media Guide, p. 95. Four Central Michigan players (offensive guard Chuck Pellegrini, tailback Donnie Riley, linebacker Mark Dennis, and defensive lineman Scott Alferink) received first-team All-MAC honors.2015 Media Guide, p. 92. Schedule y y September 3 at Kentucky<ncg> Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY L 7–18 41,736 https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-chips-drop-fumblefest/135029674/ Detroit Free Press Chips drop fumblefest, 18–7 September 4, 1988 November 11, 2023 Newspapers.com September 17 at Akron<ncg> Rubber Bowl Akron, OH W 27–16 19,124 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-akron-still-seeking-fi/173440792/ Dayton Daily News Akron still seeking first win as C. Michigan cruises, 27–16 September 18, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 Montana State<ncg> Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 48–10 18,516 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-cmu-spreads-fun-around/161228593/ The Saginaw News CMU spreads fun around for three backs September 25, 1988 December 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 1 Kent State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 31–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-flint-journal-hoods-3-tds-lift-cmu/173646403/ The Flint Journal Hood's 3 TDs lift CMU October 2, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 8 at Eastern Michigan (rivalry) Rynearson Stadium Ypsilanti, MI W 20–6 22,136 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-tnt-fuels-cmu-explosi/173640793/ The Saginaw News 'TNT' fuels CMU explosion in 20–6 win over Eastern October 9, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 Bowling Green Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 21–3 22,685 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-grand-rapids-press-central-takes-lea/173646580/ The Grand Rapids Press Central takes lead in MAC October 16, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 22 Ball State Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI L 20–27 15,612 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-bay-city-times-ball-state-hands-cmu/173645924/ The Bay City Times Ball State hands CMU first MAC loss October 23, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 at Western Michigan Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI (rivalry) L 24–42 32,285 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-broncos-finally-l/173639991/ The South Bend Tribune Broncos finally let Chips fall October 30, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 Ohio Kelly/Shorts Stadium Mount Pleasant, MI W 42–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-chippewas-tame-bobcats-42/173646724/ The Lima News Chippewas tame Bobcats, 42–10 November 6, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 at Toledo Glass Bowl Toledo, OH L 13–20 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-toledo-maintains-jinx-o/173646842/ The Saginaw News Toledo maintains jinx over CMU November 13, 1988 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 at Miami (OH) Yager Stadium Oxford, OH W 34–17 5,976 https://www.newspapers.com/article/dayton-daily-news-central-michigan-34-m/154927422/ Dayton Daily News Central Michigan 34, Miami (Ohio) 17 November 20, 1988 38 June 1, 2025 Newspapers.com References Central Michigan Category:Central Michigan Chippewas football seasons Central Michigan Chippewas football