Central Michigan had a quality season in 2021, putting together a 9-4 overall record. The Chippewas finished second in the MAC West Division, tied with Northern Illinois in the win-loss category, but having lost the head-to-head by a single point. CMU was originally slated to take on Boise State in the Arizona Bowl, but the Broncos had to pull out of that game due to COVID. Instead, Central Michigan slotted into the Sun Bowl, where they capped their 2021 season with a 24-21 win over Washington State.
Offensive Player To Watch: Lew Nichols III (RB)
A former 3-star recruit, Nichols has put together a solid career at Central Michigan.