Central Michigan University Athletics
CMU, Miami (Fla.) to Meet in 2026
1/20/2022 10:00:00 AM | Football
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Central Michigan Football will play at Miami (Fla.) on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, CMU Zyzelewski Family Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan announced today.
"We remain focused on playing in areas of the country that have a strong CMU connections, whether it is through alumni development or recruiting future student-athletes," Folan said "This is also an opportunity for our program to play in one of the best venues in the world, a place that has hosted the Super Bowl and other marquee events."
It will be the second meeting between CMU and the Hurricanes. The Chippewas stood toe-to-toe with Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in 2019, never backing down in what turned into a battle of defenses. The Hurricanes got a 17-12 win in a game that saw CMU limit the Miami offense to 51 rushing yards and a one-for-10 mark on third down.
CMU's 2026 schedule also includes games at New Mexico State (Sept. 5) and home against Wyoming (Sept. 19).
"We remain focused on playing in areas of the country that have a strong CMU connections, whether it is through alumni development or recruiting future student-athletes," Folan said "This is also an opportunity for our program to play in one of the best venues in the world, a place that has hosted the Super Bowl and other marquee events."
It will be the second meeting between CMU and the Hurricanes. The Chippewas stood toe-to-toe with Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in 2019, never backing down in what turned into a battle of defenses. The Hurricanes got a 17-12 win in a game that saw CMU limit the Miami offense to 51 rushing yards and a one-for-10 mark on third down.
CMU's 2026 schedule also includes games at New Mexico State (Sept. 5) and home against Wyoming (Sept. 19).
Dakota Cochran Post-Game Press Conference vs. Toledo
Sunday, November 30
Matt Drinkall Post-Game Press Conference vs. Toledo
Saturday, November 29
Jordan Kwiatkowski Post-Game Press Conference vs. Toledo
Saturday, November 29
Jordan Kwiatkowski Post-Game Interview at Kent State
Friday, November 21