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2025 MAC Kickoff Blog
7/24/2025 10:33:00 AM | Football
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Follow Head Coach Matt Drinkall, linebacker Jordan Kwiatkowski, and quarterback Joe Labas as they represent Central Michigan at Ford Field for the 2025 MAC Football Kickoff Event
DETROIT, Mich.—The spotlight is back on Central Michigan Football as the Chippewas travel to Detroit to participate in the 2025 Mid-American Conference Football Kickoff event Wednesday and Thursday at Ford Field. Follow along below as Central Michigan Head Coach Matt Drinkall, linebacker Jordan Kwiatkowski, and quarterback Joe Labas navigate Wednesday and Thursday's media event.
Additionally, follow CMU Football social media accounts for up-to-the-minute updates, photos, video, graphics, and other content from MAC Football Kickoff.
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The most recent blog entries are posted at the top:
CMU ON ESPN+
Coach Drinkall and Kwiatkowski joined the desk of ESPN+ coverage of the 2025 MAC Football Kickoff.
CHIPPEWAS IN THE NEWS
Media from across the state of Michigan and beyond spent time with Coach Drinkall, Kwiatkowski and Labas with scenic backdrops of the Ford Field concourse.
FUN AND GAMES AT FORD FIELD
The boys took on challenges set forward by the MAC media team. See the results at @MACSports on social media
CHIPPEWAS WARM UP WITH ADAM JAKSA
Thursday's CMU representatives sat down with Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa for their first interviews of the day.
CHIPPEWAS ARRIVE IN DETROIT
Jordan Kwiatkowski and Joe Labas arrive in Detroit, Mich. on Wednesday afternoon. The duo attended a players-only event at the Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck.
KWIATKOWSKI AND LABAS POSE IN WEDNESDAY MAC PHOTOSHOOT
The first event of MAC Kickoff was a content recording and photo session with Kwiatkowski and Labas. The duo wore their game jerseys to the shoot.
MEDIA DAY NOTES ARE AVAILABLE
Central Michigan's media day notes are posted at this link.
MAC PRESEASON COACHES POLL RESULTS
2025 MAC Football Head Coaches Preseason Poll
First Place votes in ( ) | *Coaches were not able to vote for themselves
1. Toledo (7) – 135 points
2. Miami, Ohio (3) – 131 points
3. Ohio (3) – 123 points
4. Buffalo – 115 points
5. Northern Illinois – 94 points
6. Bowling Green – 81 points
7. Western Michigan – 71 points
8. Eastern Michigan – 68 points
9. Central Michigan – 65 points
10. Ball State – 41 points
T11. Akron – 39 points
T11. Massachusetts – 39 points
13. Kent State – 12 points
MAC Title Game Champion: Toledo (6), Miami, Ohio (4), Ohio (3)
CENTRAL MICHIGAN MEDIA DAY SCHEDULE (Thursday, July 24, 2025)
Note: This is CMU's schedule for the day. CMU will spend the majority of its day at its table in the main media room.
Additionally, follow CMU Football social media accounts for up-to-the-minute updates, photos, video, graphics, and other content from MAC Football Kickoff.
Follow Central Michigan Football at : TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
The most recent blog entries are posted at the top:
CMU ON ESPN+
Coach Drinkall and Kwiatkowski joined the desk of ESPN+ coverage of the 2025 MAC Football Kickoff.
On the big stage with ESPN! pic.twitter.com/tih0aK0Wfz
— Central Michigan Football (@CMU_Football) July 24, 2025
CHIPPEWAS IN THE NEWS
Media from across the state of Michigan and beyond spent time with Coach Drinkall, Kwiatkowski and Labas with scenic backdrops of the Ford Field concourse.
See the Chippewas on the news tonight from Ford Field. pic.twitter.com/GJyCJLXWV6
— Central Michigan Football (@CMU_Football) July 24, 2025
FUN AND GAMES AT FORD FIELD
The boys took on challenges set forward by the MAC media team. See the results at @MACSports on social media
Fun and games on the Ford Field concourse at the @macsports Kickoff! pic.twitter.com/KElnt5ZRsM
— Central Michigan Football (@CMU_Football) July 24, 2025
CHIPPEWAS WARM UP WITH ADAM JAKSA
Thursday's CMU representatives sat down with Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa for their first interviews of the day.
First stop of the @MACSports Football Kickoff, our own @AdamJaksa! pic.twitter.com/0rLowMJ6Qd
— Central Michigan Football (@CMU_Football) July 24, 2025
CHIPPEWAS ARRIVE IN DETROIT
Jordan Kwiatkowski and Joe Labas arrive in Detroit, Mich. on Wednesday afternoon. The duo attended a players-only event at the Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck.
Football/Bowling at MAC media day event last night! pic.twitter.com/fljn6zhgox
— Central Michigan Football (@CMU_Football) July 24, 2025
Our guys Mic'ed up at the Fowling Warehouse last night in Detroit! pic.twitter.com/NWqTz7yfuw
— Central Michigan Football (@CMU_Football) July 24, 2025
KWIATKOWSKI AND LABAS POSE IN WEDNESDAY MAC PHOTOSHOOT
The first event of MAC Kickoff was a content recording and photo session with Kwiatkowski and Labas. The duo wore their game jerseys to the shoot.
The boys have arrived at The Antheneum Hotel in the Motor City for this week's @MACSports Football Kickoff 📸 pic.twitter.com/P3zBWhJhAC
— Central Michigan Football (@CMU_Football) July 23, 2025
MEDIA DAY NOTES ARE AVAILABLE
Central Michigan's media day notes are posted at this link.
MAC PRESEASON COACHES POLL RESULTS
2025 MAC Football Head Coaches Preseason Poll
First Place votes in ( ) | *Coaches were not able to vote for themselves
1. Toledo (7) – 135 points
2. Miami, Ohio (3) – 131 points
3. Ohio (3) – 123 points
4. Buffalo – 115 points
5. Northern Illinois – 94 points
6. Bowling Green – 81 points
7. Western Michigan – 71 points
8. Eastern Michigan – 68 points
9. Central Michigan – 65 points
10. Ball State – 41 points
T11. Akron – 39 points
T11. Massachusetts – 39 points
13. Kent State – 12 points
MAC Title Game Champion: Toledo (6), Miami, Ohio (4), Ohio (3)
CENTRAL MICHIGAN MEDIA DAY SCHEDULE (Thursday, July 24, 2025)
| Time | Content |
| 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Commissioner Steinbrecher Press Conference |
| 11:50 p.m.-12:10 p.m. | Social Content |
| 12:15 p.m-12:35 p.m. | MAC Video Content |
| 12:40 p.m.-1:20 p.m. | One-on-one media availability for Central Michigan |
| 1:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. | ESPN Production (1:25 p.m. arrival) |
| 1:55 p.m.-2:15 p.m. | Photo Wall |
| 2:20 p.m.-2:40 p.m. | EA Sports College Football station |
Note: This is CMU's schedule for the day. CMU will spend the majority of its day at its table in the main media room.
Players Mentioned
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GameAbove Sports Bowl Introductory News Conference
Friday, December 12
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