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Rush throws for 352 yards as CMU moves to 3-0 with win over UNLV

Head coach John Bonamego, middle, leads the team onto the field before the game against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Kelly / Shorts Stadium.

Following one of the most improbable wins in program history, the Central Michigan football team returned to Mount Pleasant on Saturday and advanced to 3-0 against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

In what began as a back-in-fourth game, the Chippewas pulled away in the second half, beating the Rebels (1-2) 44-21. It's the first time CMU has began a season 3-0 since 2002.

"It was great to get a win at home.