Central Michigan escaped Week 1 on a walk-off touchdown. While it may sound like an exciting game to remember for the Chippewa faithful, the game raised many questions about whether Central Michigan's three-year bowl run is coming to a close.
The Chippewas knocked off FCS foe Rhode Island 30-27 in Mt. Pleasant on opening Thursday: in three overtimes. John Bonamego's team had to rely on the Rams to miss a field goal in second overtime after nearly fumbling the game away. Luckily for the maroon and gold, the Chippewas earned another opportunity in third overtime, where they would score the game-winning touchdown on a Devon Spalding run.