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Central Michigan lines up against Ball State on the line of scrimmage on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Kelly/Shorts stadium. (CM-Life | Mark Hoover)
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Central Michigan lines up against Ball State on the line of scrimmage on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Kelly/Shorts stadium. (CM-Life | Mark Hoover)
A referee makes a signal on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. (CM-Life | Mark Hoover)
Central Michigan huddles up before a play on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. (CM-Life | Mark Hoover)
Central Michigan senior running back Marion Lukes gets ready to run upfield after fielding a kickoff during a game against Ball State, Saturday, Sept. 21 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Lukes had 86 yards and 13 carries on the day. (CM-Life | Mark Hoover)
Central Michigan’s band performs before the game on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. (CM-Life | Mark Hoover)
Central Michigan senior running back Marion Lukes dances in the endzone after scoring a touchdown on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. (CM-Life | Mark Hoover)
After being down four points with only 58 seconds left in the game, Central Michigan football was looking for an opportunity to take the lead against Ball State on Saturday.
Central Michigan University senior running back Marion Lukes runs down the sideline, Saturday Sept. 21 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. At the end of the play, Lukes marked two yards short of the touchdown. (CM-Life | Mark Hoover)
After two straight losses on the road, Central Michigan football returns to Kelly/Shorts Stadium to open up Mid-American Conference play against Ball State University Saturday.
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Central Michigan football heads into its matchup against Illinois with lessons learned from a tough previous week against Florida International.
Central Michigan football entered Pitbull Stadium Sept. 7 looking for its first 2-0 start since 2020. However, from the beginning, Florida International controlled the game, eventually winning 52-16.
Senior running backs Myles Bailey, left, and Marion Lukes, right, pose for a portrait Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. (CM-Life | Ella Miller)
Senior running backs Myles Bailey, left, and Marion Lukes, right, pose for a portrait Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. (CM-Life | Ella Miller)
Senior running backs Myles Bailey, left, and Marion Lukes, right, pose for a portrait Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. (CM-Life | Ella Miller)
Senior running backs Myles Bailey, left, and Marion Lukes, right, pose for a portrait Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. (CM-Life | Ella Miller)
Senior running backs Myles Bailey, left, and Marion Lukes, right, pose for a portrait Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Kelly/Shorts Stadium. (CM-Life | Ella Miller)
Central Michigan football traveled to Miami, Florida and were defeated 52-16 at the hands of Florida International University. With a few key players back on the field, CMU holds on to their previous losing streak on the road.
In a small town like Mount Pleasant, a brotherhood can form in the most unexpected places. For the Central Michigan football running backs Marion Lukes and Myles Bailey, their bond was forged in the heat of competition, the familiarity of shared experiences and the hunger for greatness.
After a dominant win over Central Connecticut State last Thursday, Central Michigan football will look to continue the success this weekend. The Chippewas travel to Miami to face off against Florida International at 6 p.m. Saturday.