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Head Coach: Jim McElwain, 5th year: 24-21, 11th year overall: 68-48
Central Michigan Chippewas Football Preview 2023
The Central Michigan Chippewas are looking to rebound from a disappointing 4-8 season in 2022. The team returns a number of key players, including quarterback Jase Bauer, running back Marion Lukes, and wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton.
Bauer is the most important player on the team. He threw for 2,302 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2022, but he also threw 10 interceptions. He will need to cut down on the turnovers if the Chippewas want to be successful in 2023.
Lukes is a dual-threat running back who rushed for 1,000 yards and six touchdowns in 2022. He is a threat to run the ball or catch passes out of the backfield.
Pimpleton is a dynamic wide receiver who caught 62 passes for 815 yards and five touchdowns in 2022. He is a big-play threat who can take the ball the distance every time he touches it.
The Chippewas also have a strong defense returning in 2023. The defense was led by linebacker Troy Brown, who had 105 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2022. The secondary is also experienced, led by cornerback Amari Gainer and safety Devonni Reed.
The Chippewas have a tough schedule in 2023, but they have the talent to compete for a bowl game. They will need to improve their turnover margin and find a way to win some close games if they want to reach their goals.
Key Players
- Jase Bauer, QB
- Marion Lukes, RB
- Kalil Pimpleton, WR
- Troy Brown, LB
- Amari Gainer, CB
- Devonni Reed, S
2022 Statistics
- Overall record: 4-8
- Offensive yards per game: 364.8
- Defensive yards per game: 401.1
- Points per game: 23.5
- Points allowed per game: 29.3
Prediction
The Chippewas will win 6 games in 2023. They have the talent to be a bowl team, but they will need to improve their turnover margin and find a way to win some close games.
The Chippewas have a tough schedule in 2023, but they have the talent to compete for a bowl game. They will need to improve their turnover margin and find a way to win some close games if they want to reach their goals.
Sept 9 New Hampshire
Sept 16 at Notre Dame
Sept 23 at South Alabama
Sept 30 Eastern Michigan
Oct 7 at Buffalo
Oct 14 Akron
Oct 21 at Ball State
Oct 28 OPEN DATE
Oct 31 Northern Illinois
Nov 7 at Western Michigan
Nov 15 at Ohio
Nov 24 Toledo