It’s year three of the John Bonamego era, and optimism is in the air despite a 2016 season that ended on a somewhat sour note.
The Chippewas had a 2-4 streak after a strong 4-2 start in a tough MAC West division, finishing the season at 6-7 (3-5 MAC) after a tough Miami Beach Bowl loss to Tulsa. During the regular season, CMU collected key non-con wins over UNLV and Oklahoma State and key conference victories against NIU and Ohio late in the season.
Any hopes to win the West were vanquished with a freak three-game skid, which included losses to Toledo, Kent State and Miami after a 2-1 start to the conference season.