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Football to Open Preseason Practice on Tuesday
7/26/2024 11:10:00 AM | Football
Chippewas’ Training Camp to consist of 20 practices in preparation for their season opener vs. Central Connecticut State (Thursday, Aug. 29).
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—The Central Michigan Football program will open its 2024 preseason training camp next Tuesday at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium and Indoor Athletic Center Turf Bay. This fall, the Chippewas will practice a total of 20 times during training camp as they prepare for the 2024 season opener vs. Central Connecticut State on Thursday, Aug. 29 (7 p.m. on ESPN+).
The Chippewas will host two preseason scrimmages, including an open scrimmage at Kramer/Deromedi Field on Saturday, Aug. 17. Details will be announced at a later date.
Central Michigan will break camp on Thursday, August 22 and begin preparation for the season opener. Fall classes begin on Monday, August 26.
The Chippewas will report to camp and host a preseason media opportunity on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Chippewa Champions Center Atrium. Head Coach Jim McElwain's press conference will be livestreamed on www.cmuchippewas.com. A link will be provided on the website.
Central Michigan returns a total of 17 starters (eight on offense and nine on defense) and a host of players who saw extensive action during the 2023 season. Four All-MAC honorees return to the team from last season including defensive back Donte Kent, running back Marion Lukes, wide receiver Jesse Prewitt III, and offensive lineman Brayden Swartout.
Central Michigan's 2024 football schedule can be found at this link.
2024 Central Michigan Football season tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased or renewed through Ticket Central at this link, clicking on this link, or by calling the CMU Athletics Ticket Office at (989) 774-3045. Lock in your tickets now for the best seats at the best value. Single-game tickets will go on sale on Monday, July 29 at 10 a.m.
Central Michigan is also selling group voucher packs. By purchasing the group voucher pack, fans have the flexibility to choose the games they wish to attend. Fans can exchange vouchers for any amount needed and vouchers can be exchanged online on a ticket account. To order or for more information, go to www.cmuchippewas.com or call the CMU Athletics Ticket Office at (989) 774-3045.
For the second consecutive season, CMU is selling non-conference road game tickets for games at Florida International (Sept. 7) in Miami and Illinois (Sept. 14) in Champaign, Ill. Contact the CMU Athletics Ticket Office to order.
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The Chippewas will host two preseason scrimmages, including an open scrimmage at Kramer/Deromedi Field on Saturday, Aug. 17. Details will be announced at a later date.
Central Michigan will break camp on Thursday, August 22 and begin preparation for the season opener. Fall classes begin on Monday, August 26.
The Chippewas will report to camp and host a preseason media opportunity on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Chippewa Champions Center Atrium. Head Coach Jim McElwain's press conference will be livestreamed on www.cmuchippewas.com. A link will be provided on the website.
Central Michigan returns a total of 17 starters (eight on offense and nine on defense) and a host of players who saw extensive action during the 2023 season. Four All-MAC honorees return to the team from last season including defensive back Donte Kent, running back Marion Lukes, wide receiver Jesse Prewitt III, and offensive lineman Brayden Swartout.
Central Michigan's 2024 football schedule can be found at this link.
2024 Central Michigan Football season tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased or renewed through Ticket Central at this link, clicking on this link, or by calling the CMU Athletics Ticket Office at (989) 774-3045. Lock in your tickets now for the best seats at the best value. Single-game tickets will go on sale on Monday, July 29 at 10 a.m.
Central Michigan is also selling group voucher packs. By purchasing the group voucher pack, fans have the flexibility to choose the games they wish to attend. Fans can exchange vouchers for any amount needed and vouchers can be exchanged online on a ticket account. To order or for more information, go to www.cmuchippewas.com or call the CMU Athletics Ticket Office at (989) 774-3045.
For the second consecutive season, CMU is selling non-conference road game tickets for games at Florida International (Sept. 7) in Miami and Illinois (Sept. 14) in Champaign, Ill. Contact the CMU Athletics Ticket Office to order.
Follow Central Michigan Football: TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
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