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Count on Cooper: Rush sets eyes on CMU elites, NFL

Junior quarterback Cooper Rush picks up a first down during the CMU football team’s loss to Toledo.

Western Michigan and Central Michigan football coaches don't agree on much, but both agree senior quarterback Cooper Rush is likely headed to the NFL after this season.

CMU head football coach John Bonamego is even more confident — he believes Rush is the best quarterback in the country.

Although he admits his bias, Bonamego holds Rush to a higher standard than other players and expects him to lead CMU to victory.

"I think Cooper is on an ascending path.