Central Michigan University Athletics
Fifth Central Michigan Football Coaches Show Set for Tonight at 6 p.m. at Soaring Eagle Casino
10/1/2026 7:15:00 AM | Football
Fifth radio show will air live tonight from the Soaring Eagle Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge beginning at 6 p.m.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Fans will get an inside look at the Central Michigan football program as CMU Athletics and the CMU Chippewas Sports Network will host its fifth Central Michigan Football Coaches Show, presented by Fabiano Brothers tonight at Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino. Tonight's show begins at 6 p.m. and will feature interviews with head coach Matt Drinkall, director of analytics Nolan Jones, defensive lineman Nathan VanTimmeren, and running back Jayden Clerveaux.
Hosted by Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa, CMU Head Coach Matt Drinkall breaks down the weekly opponent and takes a look at the Chippewas' performance in their previous game. Admission is free for all. Fans who are not able to make it out to see the live show can watch or listen live on the CMU Athletics YouTube page, CMU Football Facebook page, and CMU Football X page. A recorded version of the show will be posted on www.cmuchippewas.com the day following the broadcast.
This year, four shows will originate live from the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino (located at the back of the main floor). The remaining in-person show dates include tonight and Thursday, Oct. 15 prior to the Western Michigan contest.
In the weeks without a live show, CMU Athletics will broadcast a virtual show featuring highlights and interviews with coaches and players. The virtual show will air on the CMU Athletics YouTube page, CMU Football Facebook page and CMU Football X page and will be posted by 6 p.m. on Thursdays. A recorded version of the show will be posted on www.cmuchippewas.com the day following the broadcast.
The four in-person show schedule is listed below for the 2026 season:
2026 CENTRAL MICHIGAN FOOTBALL IN-PERSON COACHES SHOW SCHEDULE
(as of October 1, 2026)
Thursday, Oct. 1 (prior to Saturday, Oct. 3 Homecoming Game vs. Akron), 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15 (prior to Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Western Michigan), 6 p.m.
All four in-person radio shows take place at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino; schedule is tentative and could change
Follow Central Michigan Football: TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
Hosted by Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa, CMU Head Coach Matt Drinkall breaks down the weekly opponent and takes a look at the Chippewas' performance in their previous game. Admission is free for all. Fans who are not able to make it out to see the live show can watch or listen live on the CMU Athletics YouTube page, CMU Football Facebook page, and CMU Football X page. A recorded version of the show will be posted on www.cmuchippewas.com the day following the broadcast.
This year, four shows will originate live from the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino (located at the back of the main floor). The remaining in-person show dates include tonight and Thursday, Oct. 15 prior to the Western Michigan contest.
In the weeks without a live show, CMU Athletics will broadcast a virtual show featuring highlights and interviews with coaches and players. The virtual show will air on the CMU Athletics YouTube page, CMU Football Facebook page and CMU Football X page and will be posted by 6 p.m. on Thursdays. A recorded version of the show will be posted on www.cmuchippewas.com the day following the broadcast.
The four in-person show schedule is listed below for the 2026 season:
2026 CENTRAL MICHIGAN FOOTBALL IN-PERSON COACHES SHOW SCHEDULE
(as of October 1, 2026)
Thursday, Oct. 1 (prior to Saturday, Oct. 3 Homecoming Game vs. Akron), 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15 (prior to Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Western Michigan), 6 p.m.
All four in-person radio shows take place at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino; schedule is tentative and could change
Follow Central Michigan Football: TWITTER | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
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