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Next Saturday's Football Game Versus Eastern Michigan Set for 1 p.m. Kickoff
9/15/2025 12:52:00 PM | Football
CMU & You Day/Family & Friends Weekend, Band Day, and CMU Athletics Hall of Fame promotions will take place at next Saturday’s Eastern Michigan contest.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Central Michigan's second home football game and Mid-American Conference opener vs. Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium is scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m. ET the league announced on Monday morning. The contest will be streamed on ESPN Plus.
As Central Michigan's MAC opener, the Chippewas will host CMU & You Day/Family & Friends Weekend/Band Day, along with the Marcy Weston CMU Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony. CMU & You Day will take place on the Central Michigan University campus, with participants and their families invited to attend the football game. CMU students are encouraged to invite their families to campus for Family & Friends Weekend, organized by Family Central. The Family & Friends ticket bundle includes a $25 general admission ticket with a food voucher for hot dog, popcorn, and drink. For its 71st annual Band Day celebration, Central Michigan's Marching Band invites high school band students and their parents to campus from across the state.
CMU Athletics Hall of Fame honorees will be recognized at halftime. On Friday evening, CMU Athletics will recognize the prestigious 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class during a ceremony in McGuirk Arena (6 p.m, free admission). Additional presentations include the recognition of CMU Athletics' prestigious Boyden and Enberg Award recipients. Fans can pick up "Beat EMU" buttons and Maroon & Gold pompoms at Fan Central.
MyMichigan Health will serve as the game's corporate sponsor.
Eastern Michigan (0-3, 0-0 MAC currently) and Central Michigan (1-2, 0-0 MAC currently) will meet in football for the 103rd all-time matchup as the Chippewas own a 64-32-6 advantage in the series. In home games, CMU is 37-13-2 all-time vs. the Eagles. The series began in 1902.
Tickets are still available at this link or at Ticket Central, located in the atrium of the John G. Kulhavi Events Center on campus. Ticket office hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The office may be contacted at (989) 774-3045.
Central Michigan (1-2) hosts Wagner (0-3) for its first home game on Saturday. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET.
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As Central Michigan's MAC opener, the Chippewas will host CMU & You Day/Family & Friends Weekend/Band Day, along with the Marcy Weston CMU Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony. CMU & You Day will take place on the Central Michigan University campus, with participants and their families invited to attend the football game. CMU students are encouraged to invite their families to campus for Family & Friends Weekend, organized by Family Central. The Family & Friends ticket bundle includes a $25 general admission ticket with a food voucher for hot dog, popcorn, and drink. For its 71st annual Band Day celebration, Central Michigan's Marching Band invites high school band students and their parents to campus from across the state.
CMU Athletics Hall of Fame honorees will be recognized at halftime. On Friday evening, CMU Athletics will recognize the prestigious 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class during a ceremony in McGuirk Arena (6 p.m, free admission). Additional presentations include the recognition of CMU Athletics' prestigious Boyden and Enberg Award recipients. Fans can pick up "Beat EMU" buttons and Maroon & Gold pompoms at Fan Central.
MyMichigan Health will serve as the game's corporate sponsor.
Eastern Michigan (0-3, 0-0 MAC currently) and Central Michigan (1-2, 0-0 MAC currently) will meet in football for the 103rd all-time matchup as the Chippewas own a 64-32-6 advantage in the series. In home games, CMU is 37-13-2 all-time vs. the Eagles. The series began in 1902.
Tickets are still available at this link or at Ticket Central, located in the atrium of the John G. Kulhavi Events Center on campus. Ticket office hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The office may be contacted at (989) 774-3045.
Central Michigan (1-2) hosts Wagner (0-3) for its first home game on Saturday. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Central Michigan Football: TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
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