There was a time in the mid-2010s when Central Michigan was expected to be in the MAC Championship mix every year.
There was also a time when Brian Kelly - yes, that one - and Butch Jones - also, yes, that one - went from 2004 to 2009 coaching up Chippewa teams no one wanted to deal with.
In his second season at the helm, Matt Drinkall appears to be getting the program back to being a consistent winner again.
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Last season was the first winning campaign since 2021, and just the second since 2019.
It's been a lean run, but this year's team has a veteran offense that should be stronger, and there might be just enough in place to at least hold serve on defense.
It will take a few breaks, but it's the MAC, and it's Central Michigan. The team and coaching staff have the pieces in place to make some noise.
Head Coach: Matt Drinkall (2nd year: 7-6, 7th year overall: 49-23)
Best Case / Worst Case: Play for the MAC Championship/A fourth losing season in five years.
There was also a time when Brian Kelly - yes, that one - and Butch Jones - also, yes, that one - went from 2004 to 2009 coaching up Chippewa teams no one wanted to deal with.
In his second season at the helm, Matt Drinkall appears to be getting the program back to being a consistent winner again.
© Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Last season was the first winning campaign since 2021, and just the second since 2019.
It's been a lean run, but this year's team has a veteran offense that should be stronger, and there might be just enough in place to at least hold serve on defense.
It will take a few breaks, but it's the MAC, and it's Central Michigan. The team and coaching staff have the pieces in place to make some noise.
Head Coach: Matt Drinkall (2nd year: 7-6, 7th year overall: 49-23)
Best Case / Worst Case: Play for the MAC Championship/A fourth losing season in five years.
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