Before Central Michigan can turn its attention to the highly anticipated Oct. 1 home matchup versus rival Western Michigan to open Mid-American Conference play, another Power 5 conference opponent stands in the way.
The unbeaten Chippewas head to winless Virginia for a 12:30 p.m. showdown Saturday. It will air live on Fox Sports Detroit.
With such an important game on tap a week later, there has been plenty of talk of this being a so-called “trap game” for 3-0 Central Michigan on the road against a Cavaliers team that enters at 0-3.
Earlier this week, Chippewas head coach John Bonamego was quick to dispel the notion that his squad might lack the necessary focus for Saturday’s game.