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Football takes on Virginia with history on the line

Head coach John Bonamego, middle, leads the team onto the field before the game against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Kelly / Shorts Stadium.

It’s been more than three decades since a Central Michigan football team started its season 4-0.

On Saturday, the Chippewas will have a chance to do just that.

CMU takes on a Virginia (0-3) squad limping into a game many UVA fans believe will be new head coach Bronco Mendenhall's last chance to get a win this season.

Although the Cavaliers have struggled, senior quarterback Cooper Rush said he doesn’t think that will matter.