Junior quarterback Cooper Rush throws a pass during the Central Michigan football team's loss to Michigan State on Saturday, Sept. 26 in East Lansing.
The matchup: Central Michigan (7-5 overall, 6-2 in MAC) vs. Minnesota (5-7 overall, 6-2 in Big Ten)
Time: 5 p.m.
Date: Monday, Dec. 28
Place: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
TV/Radio: ESPN2/WCFX 95.3 FM
Coaches: Tracy Claeys (UM) 1-4 first season vs. John Bonamego (CMU) 7-5 first season
For the Central Michigan football team, the Quick Lane Bowl serves as a final opportunity to prove its belonging on a big stage with a Power Five school and provide punctuation to what turned out to be a statement season.