The Central Michigan Chippewas (2-1) get set to travel to Miami, Florida, for the first time since their trip to Marlins Stadium for the Miami Bowl to face Tulsa in 2016. This time around, they’ll face the Miami (FL) Hurricanes (1-2) at Hard Rock Stadium in downtown Miami.
A lot has changed since that bowl appearance. The vast majority of that bowl-eligible team is gone due to graduation and attrition, with the freshmen from that squad now contributing to the team as seniors. The team is also led by a new head coach, with former Florida head coach Jim McElwain at the helm in his first season, replacing John Bonamego.