The Chippewas' losing season has reached historic proportions in the fourth season under coach John Bonamego.
Central Michigan's most recent disappointment was a 35-10 drubbing from rival Western Michigan in Mount Pleasant on Oct. 20, 2018. The Chippewas weren’t close, going down 21-0 at halftime. The fans were scarce, and the electricity in the stadium was non-apparent.
At 1-7 overall, CMU is on pace for its worst overall record since joining Division I in 1975 and the worst winning percentage since the 1904 season, coached by Charles Tambling. The 1904 team finished 0-1 as football was discontinued due to budgetary constraints.