Senior defensive back Winslow Chapman, right, blocks a punt during the game against Kent State on Oct. 29 at Kelly / Shorts Stadium.
Following Western Michigan's 52-20 win over Ball State on Tuesday, the Central Michigan football team will be playing the rest of its season to gain bowl eligibility.
CMU has been mathematically eliminated from being able to represent the Mid-American Conference West Division in the MAC Championship Game, but would become bowl eligible with a victory against Miami (OH) on Friday.
After getting off to an 0-6 start, the Redhawks have won three games in a row and are in contention for the MAC East title.