Homecoming week a hugely-important week for Chippewas

Central Michigan students cheer on their team during action last year. (Sun Photo by KEN KADWELL).It’s all about this week.

Staying in the Mid-American Conference championship race comes down to this week.

Earning a potential postseason bowl game berth comes down to this week.

Getting a foot up in the conference race comes down to this week.

In short Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. homecoming game between Central Michigan University and visiting Toledo is the biggest game to date for the host Chippewas for many reasons.

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