CM Life · Aug 16, 2018
Nonconference football schedule features three Power Five matchups
Sophomore running back Jonathan Ward signals during the game against Western Michigan on Nov. 1 at Waldo Stadium.At the Mid-American Conference Media Day at Ford Field, Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said MAC teams can play with any team in the nation.
Central Michigan football has an opportunity to prove him right in the nonconference schedule this season.
Three of the Chippewas' four nonconference games are against Power Five teams — Kentucky, Kansas and Michigan State.
Although the Chippewas play one conference game against Northern Illinois before playing Michigan State, a sturdy nonconference schedule can prepare a team for conference matchups on the latter half of the season.