Despite being a 29-point underdog, Central Michigan coach John Bonamego believes his team has a chance to take down Michigan State, a program just 67 miles down US-127 South.
“I do believe we have what it takes,” Bonamego said. “I think it’s a rivalry because it’s an in-state school. They aren’t on our schedule every year, but there’s some history to this game.”
The Chippewas (1-3) kick off against the Spartans (2-1) at noon on Sept. 29 in East Lansing. The team from Mount Pleasant is coming off a 17-5 win against the University of Maine, an FCS program.