A graduate transfer quarterback captivated Central Michigan football fans, the men's basketball team featured the nation's leading scorer, and the University hired a new athletic director in 2017.
Here is a look at some of the biggest stories of the year for Central Michigan Chippewa sports teams.
Jan. 21 — University of Michigan graduate transfer quarterback Shane Morris announced via Twitter his intention to transfer to CMU for his final year of eligibility. He finished the 2017 regular season with 2,908 passing yards and 26 touchdowns.
The same afternoon, after head coach Keno Davis was ejected, junior guard Marcus Keene dropped 26 straight points against Ball State.