Prior to the start of the 2017 season, the Central Michigan football team set a goal to earn 20 takeaways over the course of the head coach John Bonamego’s third season.
By the end of the regular season, the Chippewas logged 31 takeaways to lead the NCAA.
“It was huge for my teammates and me because that’s what we strive to do,” sophomore defensive back Sean Bunting said. “Passing 20 turnovers was hard work, but it was a great feeling for us.”
CMU earned 12 fumble recoveries and 19 interceptions in 12 games. Miami (FL), Wyoming, and Memphis finished second with 30 takeaways.