Head coach John Bonamego, middle, leads the team onto the field before the game against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Kelly / Shorts Stadium.
The Mid-American Conference released its 2017 football schedule Wednesday.
Central Michigan will open its season against Rhode Island on Thursday, Aug. 31, followed by two road games against Power 5 schools Kansas on Sep. 9, and Syracuse on Sep. 16.
The Chippewas' first MAC game will be Sep. 23 against Miami (Ohio) at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, followed by a matchup at Boston College Sep. 30.
CMU will face rival Western Michigan on Wednesday, Nov.