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OPINION: Football beat writer explains his takeaways from CMU's scrimmage Saturday

Senior quarterback Cooper Rush drops back to pass during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 20 in the Indoor Athletic Complex. The team scrimmaged full contact in front of members of the 1100 Club.

The Central Michigan football team held its final preseason scrimmage Saturday in front of members of the 1100 Club in the Indoor Athletic Complex.

CMU has less than two weeks to prepare for its Sept. 1 season opener against Presbyterian at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.

Before that 7 p.m. kickoff, the team still has some questions to answer.

Offensive line play

CMU's offensive line struggled to protect the quarterbacks or open up run lanes with consistency during Saturday's scrimmage — which could be an important storyline throughout the season.