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Chippewas Open Preseason Training Camp
7/30/2024 10:16:00 PM | Football
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Central Michigan Football completes practice No. 1 of 2024 preseason training camp.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—The Central Michigan Football program opened its fall 2024 preseason training camp with an intense two-hour practice session Tuesday afternoon at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium and its Indoor Athletic Center Turf Bay.
Sporting helmets and shoulder pads, the CMU Football team went through a spirited workout in humid, 87-degree temperatures. CMU started practice inside its Indoor Practice Facility/Turf Bay then proceeded to the Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Chippewas went through individual position drills, open field blocking drills, and stretching. The team went to 7-on-7 offense vs. defense drills, wide receivers vs. defensive backs and offensive line vs. defensive line, then back to more position drills. CMU also worked on special teams.
Tuesday's first practice marks the first of 20 training camp sessions between Tuesday, July 30 and Thursday, August 22. The Chippewas will scrimmage two times with one open scrimmage on Saturday, August 17 (7-9 p.m. at Kelly/Shorts Stadium).
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 went on sale on Monday. To purchase single-game tickets, click here.
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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Sporting helmets and shoulder pads, the CMU Football team went through a spirited workout in humid, 87-degree temperatures. CMU started practice inside its Indoor Practice Facility/Turf Bay then proceeded to the Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Chippewas went through individual position drills, open field blocking drills, and stretching. The team went to 7-on-7 offense vs. defense drills, wide receivers vs. defensive backs and offensive line vs. defensive line, then back to more position drills. CMU also worked on special teams.
Tuesday's first practice marks the first of 20 training camp sessions between Tuesday, July 30 and Thursday, August 22. The Chippewas will scrimmage two times with one open scrimmage on Saturday, August 17 (7-9 p.m. at Kelly/Shorts Stadium).
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.
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— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 31, 2024
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 went on sale on Monday. To purchase single-game tickets, click here.
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.
— CMU Football (@CMU_Football) July 31, 2024
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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