The odds were stacked against Central Michigan (1-4) in a difficult road matchup versus Michigan State (3-1), but the Chippewas were able to keep the score respectable in a 31-20 loss.
Central Michigan opened the game with one of its strongest offensive starts of the year. On the first play of the contest, quarterback Tommy Lazzaro connected with Brandon Childress for a 35-yard gain, making its way to Michigan State’s 30. Several short gains later, Bonamego elected to take the points instead of attempting a play on 4th-and-2. Michigan transfer kicker Ryan Tice split the uprights with a 40-yarder to boost the Chippewas to a 3-0 advantage.