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125 Years of CMU Football: Rivalry Against Western Michigan
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Central Michigan and Western Michigan meet annually in the Battle for the Victory Cannon Trophy game.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Since 1907, the Central Michigan-Western Michigan rivalry is one of the most intense and storied in college athletics. The two schools face off annually in football, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, and in various other sports, such as gymnastics and volleyball, often with Mid-American Conference championships at stake.
The campuses in Mount Pleasant and Kalamazoo are separated by a mere 135 miles, and many students can claim lifelong friendships with those from "that other school."
The annual winner of the CMU-WMU football game takes home the Victory Cannon Trophy, modeled after the game-day cannons at each stadium. The Trophy stays with the winner until the next game.
RIVALRY HISTORY
TOP CENTRAL MICHIGAN WINS OVER WESTERN MICHIGAN
CMU 34, WMU 0, Sept. 6, 1975
In the first meeting as NCAA Division I schools, Central Michigan blanks the Broncos 34-0 in front of a sellout crowd at Perry Shorts Stadium. It was the first time the Broncos had gone scoreless against CMU in 22 years. Four running backs scored for Central, while Western failed to complete a pass in four attempts.
CMU, 35, WMU 14, Nov. 18, 1978
In his first season as head coach of the Chippewas in 1978, Herb Deromedi starts an 11-game win streak with a 35-14 win against the Broncos in Kalamazoo. The streak ends in 1982 when the two teams tied 18-18, marking the longest CMU win streak in program history.
CMU 22, WMU 10, Nov. 15, 1980
The Chippewas battle back from a 10-0 deficit to defeat the Broncos 22-10. They became the first team in five years to repeat as MAC football champions. A then-MAC record crowd of 32,159 attends the game in Kalamazoo.
CMU 15, WMU 13, Oct. 10, 1981
By the margin of a missed field goal in the closing seconds, CMU edges the Broncos in Kalamazoo to make it five in a row over WMU. The Chippewas led 15-0 early in the third quarter on runs by Reggie Mitchell and Curtis Adams and a 35-yard field goal by Novo Bojovic.
CMU 32, WMU 14, Sept. 24, 1983
CMU's defense holds Western Michigan scoreless in the second half and limits highly touted WMU running back Shawn Faulkner to 78 yards rushing. Curtis Adams rushes for 138 yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Ron Fillmore had 45 yards rushing. The game was played before a MAC-record crowd of 32,875.
CMU 24, WMU 17, Oct. 12, 1985
Despite being shut out for the majority of the first three quarters, trailing 10-0 at halftime and suffering the loss of All-MAC performer Kevin Egnatuk to a knee injury, the Chippewas ignite their offense and explode for 21 fourth quarter points. After Brian Tierney hit a 35-yard field goal in the third quarter, CMU outscored WMU 21-0 in the fourth. A reverse set up a 43-yard touchdown pass from Roland Stevens to John DeBoer. It was 17-17 with 4:04 left when Tony Brown scores on 2-yard run. After Carl Kloosterman intercepts a Western pass at the WMU 17-yard line, CMU's Brown scores again with 2:19 to play.
CMU 30, WMU 27, Oct. 31, 1987
Trailing 27-10 after three quarters, Central Michigan scores 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to win 30-27 over its rivals in Mount Pleasant. A blocked punt contributes to CMU's second touchdown and facing a fourth-down-and-one, CMU tailback Donnie Riley rambles for a 10-yard touchdown with 4:35 to play.
CMU 35, WMU 28, Oct. 8, 1994
Central Michigan spoils previously unbeaten Western Michigan's season with a 35-28 victory in Mount Pleasant. Trailing by seven points at halftime, Central Michigan scores 21 points in the third quarter, led by its rushing attack to go up 35-21 entering the fourth. Late in the fourth, the Chippewa defense stops WMU on four straight plays at the goal line. Coach Dick Flynn guides the Chippewas to the 1994 MAC title in his first year.
CMU 38, WMU 28, Sept. 21, 1996
CMU trails 28-21, but scores the game's final 17 points and wins 38-28. The Chippewas turn it on in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Broncos 17-0. CMU also overcomes a 17-0 first quarter deficit.
CMU 26, WMU 24, Oct. 24, 1998
The Chippewas dominate the second half against Western and put up 255 yards of offense with a time of possession of nearly 20 minutes. After trailing 24-17 at halftime, the Chippewas shut out the Broncos in the second half and kicker Paul Savich converts three straight second half field goals and his fourth of the game to put CMU up for good, 26-24 with 1:42 to play.
GREAT CENTRAL MICHIGAN PLAYS AGAINST WESTERN MICHIGAN
CMU 33, WMU 32; Sept. 20, 1958
CMU's defense, led by Roger McIntosh, stops WMU star Lovell Coleman a foot short on a two-point conversion run with 5:44 to play to secure a 1-point victory for the Chippewas in a game that saw six lead changes in Kalamazoo. Minutes later, Walter Beach stops Coleman on a third-down play to secure the win. CMU's Oarie Lemanski came off the bench to lead the Chippewas on offense with three passing touchdowns and one rushing.
CMU 21, WMU 15; Sept. 19, 1959
Walter Beach scores on a 3-yard run with 55 seconds to play and CMU comes back to defeat WMU, 21-15, in Mount Pleasant.
CMU 21, WMU 17; Nov. 11, 2000
CMU enters the game with a 1-8 record and seven-game losing streak, while WMU enters at 8-1 on an eight-game win streak and an overwhelming favorite, CMU stuns the Broncos when Derrick Vickers hit Ira Gooch for a 77-yard touchdown pass on the game's third play. CMU goes on to register its largest upset in the history of the Central-Western rivalry in Mount Pleasant.
CMU 24, WMU 21, OT; Oct. 30, 2004
In the most remarkable comeback in CMU history, the Chippewas score 14 points in the final 2:13 of regulation to force overtime, then win the game on a 25-yard field goal by freshman Ronnie Budd. Kent Smith scores on a 4-yard touchdown, two plays later, CMU forces a Bronco fumble and recovers it at the WMU 25-yard line. Smith hits freshman Asante White for a 9-yard touchdown pass to send the game into overtime.
CMU 34, WMU 31; Nov. 6, 2007
Trailing 31-27, quarterback Dan LeFevour scores on a quarterback sneak with 12 seconds left to cap a fourth quarter that saw the two teams combine for 48 points. A 39-yard LeFevour-to-Bryan Anderson pass in the final minute sets up the winning score. It gives the Chippewas their first win in Kalamazoo since 1993 and clinches CMU's second straight MAC West Division title.
CMU 26, WMU 22; Nov. 5, 2010
Leading 26-22 with Western Michigan threatening to score at the CMU 5-yard line, CMU's Armond Staten jars the ball loose from a WMU ball carrier and teammate Joe Kinville recovers to secure the win over. It marks Staten's school-record third forced fumble of the day. The Chippewas rally from a 22-13 fourth-quarter deficit for their fifth straight win over the Broncos.
CMU 35, WMU 28; Oct. 1, 2017
With the game tied at 28-28 with 2:37 to play, Shane Morris connects with Corey Willis for a 77-yard game-winning touchdown to give CMU a 35-28 win over WMU on a rainy day in Kalamazoo. The Chippewas rally from a 28-14 deficit with three fourth-quarter touchdowns. Willis finishes with 148 receiving yards on five receptions, Jonathan Ward had 213 all-purpose yards (132 rushing), and Morris throws for 243 yards.
CMU 42, WMU 30; Nov. 3, 2021
A 70-yard punt return by Kalil Pimpleton late in the second quarter swung momentum and cut CMU's deficit to 14-7. Minutes later, Pimpleton catches an 11-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Richardson to tie the game at 14-14. Three seconds before halftime, Pimpleton gives the Chippewas a 21-14 halftime lead when he takes another punt return to the house for a school-record 97-yard touchdown.
TOP CENTRAL MICHIGAN INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Chuck Koons, Sept. 28, 1963
Koons scores three touchdowns on runs of 7, 57, and 67 yards and rushes for 186 yards on 22 carries in leading CMU to a 30-14 victory over WMU in Mount Pleasant.
Mike Franckowiak, Nov. 9, 1974
Franckowiak accounts for 30 of Central Michigan's 42 points as the Chippewas down WMU 42-6 in Kalamazoo. On offense, Franckowiak runs for touchdowns of 1 and 14 yards and throws two touchdown passes to Matt Means (6 yards) and to Bob Blair (19 yards). He converts four of five PATs and hits Means for a two-point conversion pass. The Chippewas score 28 points in the first quarter and take a 42-0 lead into the third quarter.
Mose Rison, Nov. 19, 1977
Rison registers the top rushing game ever against WMU as he runs 38 times for a career-high 199 yards and leads CMU to a 28-23 win in Mount Pleasant.
Antonio Brown, Oct. 18, 2008
Brown sparks CMU to a 38-28 win over WMU in Mount Pleasant as he totals 252 all-purpose yards, throws for a two-yard touchdown pass, catches 10 passes for 113 yards, returns a punt 42 yards, and four kickoffs for 78 yards. His touchdown pass in the third quarter to Rocky Weaver breaks a 21-21 tie and the Chippewas would never trail again. Brian Brunner also completes 20-28 passes for 346 yards for CMU. CMU claims the first-ever Victory Cannon Trophy.
Titus Davis, Nov. 3, 2012
Davis registers the top receiving game ever against Western Michigan as he hauls in 10 receptions for a career-high 208 yards and a touchdown. His long reception of the day was a 58-yarder.
Kalil Pimpleton, Nov. 3, 2021
Pimpleton scores three touchdowns and returns a school-record two punts for touchdowns of 70 and a program-record 97 yards. In all, he totals 281 all-purpose yards on only eight touches, catches five passes for 115 yards and an 11-yard touchdown in leading the Chippewas to a 42-30 victory over WMU in Kalamazoo.
TOP CENTRAL MICHIGAN INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL PERFORMANCES VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Rushing Yards
199 Mose Rison (38) H, Nov. 19, 1977
186 Chuck Koons (22) H, Sept. 28, 1963
178 Walt Hodges (26) A, Nov. 9, 1974
174 Tony Brown (17) H, Sept. 22, 1984
162 Jerry Seymour (27) A, Nov. 15, 2003
Rushing Touchdowns
3 Kalil Pimpleton H, Nov. 18, 2020
3 Chuck Koons H, Sept. 28, 1963
Longest Rushing Play
89t Jim Podoley A, Sept. 25, 1956
83t Tony Brown H, Sept. 22, 1984
69t Kobe Lewis H, Nov. 18, 2020
67t Chuck Koons H, Sept, 28, 1963
67t Bernie Raterink H, Sept. 24, 1955
Passing Yards
460 Kent Smith (46-70) A, Nov. 12, 2005
383 Ryan Radcliff (26-41) H, Nov. 3, 2012
346 Brian Brunner (20-28) H, Oct. 18, 2008
342 Chad Darnell (15-21) H, Sept. 21, 1996
Touchdown Passes
4 Cooper Rush A, Oct. 10, 2015
Longest Pass Play
82t J. Youngblood to E. Johnson A, Oct. 9, 1993
77t J. Labas to L. Lewis A, Nov. 1, 2025
77t D. Vickers to I. Gooch H, Nov. 11, 2000
77t S. Morris to C. Willis A, Nov. 1, 2017
Receiving Yards
208 Titus Davis (10) H, Nov. 3, 2012
187 Reggie Allen (7) H, Sept. 21, 1996
185 Cody Wilson (12) H, Nov. 5, 2010
159 Wally Hempton (9) H, Sept. 25, 1965
Receptions
14 Justin Harper A, Nov. 12, 2005
12 Cody Wilson H, Nov. 5, 2010
10 Antonio Brown H, Oct. 18, 2008
10 Titus Davis H, Nov. 3, 2012
Touchdown Receptions
2 several times
Total Offense
480 Kent Smith A, Nov. 12, 2005
383 Ryan Radcliff H, Nov. 3, 2012
386 Brian Brunner H, Oct. 18, 2008
364 Chad Darnell H, Sept. 21, 1996
Most Points Scored
20 Kalil Pimpleton H, Nov. 18, 2020
18 Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
Touchdowns Scored
3 Kalil Pimpleton H, Nov. 18, 2020
3 Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
3 Chuck Koons H, Sept. 28, 1963
All-Purpose Yards
308 Silas Massey A, Nov. 18, 1995
306 Jerry Seymour A, Nov. 15, 2003
281 Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
252 Antonio Brown H, Oct. 18, 2008
Longest Punt Return
97t Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
70t Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
Longest Kickoff Return
95t Reggie Allen H, Oct. 24, 1998
60 Silas Massey A, Nov. 18, 1995
Field Goals Made
4 Paul Savich (4-4) H, Oct. 24, 1998
Longest Field Goal
54 Kevin Nicholl A, Oct. 14, 1989
Most Tackles
20 Ray Bentley A, Nov. 15, 1980
19 Bryan Gross A, Nov. 20, 1976
18 Michael Bruns H, Oct. 11, 1986
18 Ed Rykulski A, Nov. 20, 1976
Most Interceptions
2 seven times
Most Tackles for Loss
5.0 Kevin Collins H, Nov. 19, 1977
Most Sacks
3.0 Michael Hester H, Oct. 8, 1994
2.5 Nate Brisson-Fast A, Nov. 1, 2017
2.5 Frank Zombo H, Oct.18, 2008
Most Pass Breakups
5 Tedaro France H, Oct. 24, 1998
Forced Fumbles
3 Armond Staten H, Nov. 5, 2010
2 Dan Bazuin H, Nov. 10, 2006
TOP CENTRAL MICHIGAN TEAM GAME RECORDS
SERIES
Total Games 96
CMU Wins/MAC Wins 40/29
WMU Wins/MAC Wins 54/20
Largest CMU Win 34, two times
Largest WMU Win 54, Oct. 10, 1930
Ties 2
TEAM OFFENSE (HIGHS)
Most Points 44, Nov. 18, 2020
Most Points (Both Teams) 96, Nov. 18, 2020
Rushing Yards 368, Sept. 28, 1963
Rushing Attempts 74, Nov. 18, 1978
Rushing Yards Per Carry 5.7, Sept. 28, 1963
Rushing TD 5, two times
Passing Yards 460, Nov. 12, 2005
Pass Completions 46, Nov. 12, 2005
Pass Attempts 71, Nov. 12, 2005
TD Passes 4, Oct. 10, 2015
Interceptions 3, several times
Total Offense Yards 575, Nov. 12, 2005
Total Plays 110, Nov. 12, 2005
Total Touchdowns 6, Nov. 18, 2020
All-Purpose Yards 703, Nov. 12, 2005
First Downs 35, Nov. 12, 2005
TEAM DEFENSE (LOWS)
Points 0, five times
Rushing Yards 49, Sept. 6, 1975
Rushing Attempts 23, Oct. 18, 2008
Passing Yards 0, Sept. 6, 1975
Pass Completions 0, Sept. 6, 1975
Pass Attempts 4, Sept. 6, 1975
Completion Pct. 20.0, Sept. 16, 1964
Total Offense Yards 96, Sept. 6, 1975
All-Purpose Yards 160, Sept. 8, 1979
DEFENSIVE
Tackles 96, Oct. 17, 2009
Interceptions 6, Oct. 14, 1989
Tackles for Loss 16.0, Nov. 19, 1977
Sacks 6.0, Oct. 8, 1994
Pass Breakups 10, Oct. 17, 2009
Fumble Recoveries 4, Nov. 5, 2010
MISCELLANEOUS
Fumbles Lost 4, Sept. 9, 1979
Field Goals Made 4, Oct. 24, 1998
Extra Points Made 6, Nov. 18, 2020
Blocked Kicks 1, many times
The campuses in Mount Pleasant and Kalamazoo are separated by a mere 135 miles, and many students can claim lifelong friendships with those from "that other school."
The annual winner of the CMU-WMU football game takes home the Victory Cannon Trophy, modeled after the game-day cannons at each stadium. The Trophy stays with the winner until the next game.
RIVALRY HISTORY
- Each year's winner earns the rights to the Victory Cannon Trophy, a tradition that has seen Western Michigan lead the series 11-7 since the trophy's inception in 2008.
- The game also involves contention for the Michigan MAC Trophy (shared with Eastern Michigan).
- The rivalry is on display at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Ga. as one of college football's fiercest and historic rivalries.
- The two schools are separated by 135 miles.
- The rivalry has been characterized by closely contested, tight games.
- First meeting in the series was on Oct. 19, 1907.
- The two teams have played in 96 games with Western Michigan holding a 54-40-2 advantage.
- In MAC play (since 1975) and 51 games in MAC play, Central Michigan holds the advantage with a 29-21-1 record with a 17-7-1 record in home games.
- The trophy was introduced in 2008.
TOP CENTRAL MICHIGAN WINS OVER WESTERN MICHIGAN
CMU 34, WMU 0, Sept. 6, 1975
In the first meeting as NCAA Division I schools, Central Michigan blanks the Broncos 34-0 in front of a sellout crowd at Perry Shorts Stadium. It was the first time the Broncos had gone scoreless against CMU in 22 years. Four running backs scored for Central, while Western failed to complete a pass in four attempts.
CMU, 35, WMU 14, Nov. 18, 1978
In his first season as head coach of the Chippewas in 1978, Herb Deromedi starts an 11-game win streak with a 35-14 win against the Broncos in Kalamazoo. The streak ends in 1982 when the two teams tied 18-18, marking the longest CMU win streak in program history.
CMU 22, WMU 10, Nov. 15, 1980
The Chippewas battle back from a 10-0 deficit to defeat the Broncos 22-10. They became the first team in five years to repeat as MAC football champions. A then-MAC record crowd of 32,159 attends the game in Kalamazoo.
CMU 15, WMU 13, Oct. 10, 1981
By the margin of a missed field goal in the closing seconds, CMU edges the Broncos in Kalamazoo to make it five in a row over WMU. The Chippewas led 15-0 early in the third quarter on runs by Reggie Mitchell and Curtis Adams and a 35-yard field goal by Novo Bojovic.
CMU 32, WMU 14, Sept. 24, 1983
CMU's defense holds Western Michigan scoreless in the second half and limits highly touted WMU running back Shawn Faulkner to 78 yards rushing. Curtis Adams rushes for 138 yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Ron Fillmore had 45 yards rushing. The game was played before a MAC-record crowd of 32,875.
CMU 24, WMU 17, Oct. 12, 1985
Despite being shut out for the majority of the first three quarters, trailing 10-0 at halftime and suffering the loss of All-MAC performer Kevin Egnatuk to a knee injury, the Chippewas ignite their offense and explode for 21 fourth quarter points. After Brian Tierney hit a 35-yard field goal in the third quarter, CMU outscored WMU 21-0 in the fourth. A reverse set up a 43-yard touchdown pass from Roland Stevens to John DeBoer. It was 17-17 with 4:04 left when Tony Brown scores on 2-yard run. After Carl Kloosterman intercepts a Western pass at the WMU 17-yard line, CMU's Brown scores again with 2:19 to play.
CMU 30, WMU 27, Oct. 31, 1987
Trailing 27-10 after three quarters, Central Michigan scores 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to win 30-27 over its rivals in Mount Pleasant. A blocked punt contributes to CMU's second touchdown and facing a fourth-down-and-one, CMU tailback Donnie Riley rambles for a 10-yard touchdown with 4:35 to play.
CMU 35, WMU 28, Oct. 8, 1994
Central Michigan spoils previously unbeaten Western Michigan's season with a 35-28 victory in Mount Pleasant. Trailing by seven points at halftime, Central Michigan scores 21 points in the third quarter, led by its rushing attack to go up 35-21 entering the fourth. Late in the fourth, the Chippewa defense stops WMU on four straight plays at the goal line. Coach Dick Flynn guides the Chippewas to the 1994 MAC title in his first year.
CMU 38, WMU 28, Sept. 21, 1996
CMU trails 28-21, but scores the game's final 17 points and wins 38-28. The Chippewas turn it on in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Broncos 17-0. CMU also overcomes a 17-0 first quarter deficit.
CMU 26, WMU 24, Oct. 24, 1998
The Chippewas dominate the second half against Western and put up 255 yards of offense with a time of possession of nearly 20 minutes. After trailing 24-17 at halftime, the Chippewas shut out the Broncos in the second half and kicker Paul Savich converts three straight second half field goals and his fourth of the game to put CMU up for good, 26-24 with 1:42 to play.
GREAT CENTRAL MICHIGAN PLAYS AGAINST WESTERN MICHIGAN
CMU 33, WMU 32; Sept. 20, 1958
CMU's defense, led by Roger McIntosh, stops WMU star Lovell Coleman a foot short on a two-point conversion run with 5:44 to play to secure a 1-point victory for the Chippewas in a game that saw six lead changes in Kalamazoo. Minutes later, Walter Beach stops Coleman on a third-down play to secure the win. CMU's Oarie Lemanski came off the bench to lead the Chippewas on offense with three passing touchdowns and one rushing.
CMU 21, WMU 15; Sept. 19, 1959
Walter Beach scores on a 3-yard run with 55 seconds to play and CMU comes back to defeat WMU, 21-15, in Mount Pleasant.
CMU 21, WMU 17; Nov. 11, 2000
CMU enters the game with a 1-8 record and seven-game losing streak, while WMU enters at 8-1 on an eight-game win streak and an overwhelming favorite, CMU stuns the Broncos when Derrick Vickers hit Ira Gooch for a 77-yard touchdown pass on the game's third play. CMU goes on to register its largest upset in the history of the Central-Western rivalry in Mount Pleasant.
CMU 24, WMU 21, OT; Oct. 30, 2004
In the most remarkable comeback in CMU history, the Chippewas score 14 points in the final 2:13 of regulation to force overtime, then win the game on a 25-yard field goal by freshman Ronnie Budd. Kent Smith scores on a 4-yard touchdown, two plays later, CMU forces a Bronco fumble and recovers it at the WMU 25-yard line. Smith hits freshman Asante White for a 9-yard touchdown pass to send the game into overtime.
CMU 34, WMU 31; Nov. 6, 2007
Trailing 31-27, quarterback Dan LeFevour scores on a quarterback sneak with 12 seconds left to cap a fourth quarter that saw the two teams combine for 48 points. A 39-yard LeFevour-to-Bryan Anderson pass in the final minute sets up the winning score. It gives the Chippewas their first win in Kalamazoo since 1993 and clinches CMU's second straight MAC West Division title.
CMU 26, WMU 22; Nov. 5, 2010
Leading 26-22 with Western Michigan threatening to score at the CMU 5-yard line, CMU's Armond Staten jars the ball loose from a WMU ball carrier and teammate Joe Kinville recovers to secure the win over. It marks Staten's school-record third forced fumble of the day. The Chippewas rally from a 22-13 fourth-quarter deficit for their fifth straight win over the Broncos.
CMU 35, WMU 28; Oct. 1, 2017
With the game tied at 28-28 with 2:37 to play, Shane Morris connects with Corey Willis for a 77-yard game-winning touchdown to give CMU a 35-28 win over WMU on a rainy day in Kalamazoo. The Chippewas rally from a 28-14 deficit with three fourth-quarter touchdowns. Willis finishes with 148 receiving yards on five receptions, Jonathan Ward had 213 all-purpose yards (132 rushing), and Morris throws for 243 yards.
CMU 42, WMU 30; Nov. 3, 2021
A 70-yard punt return by Kalil Pimpleton late in the second quarter swung momentum and cut CMU's deficit to 14-7. Minutes later, Pimpleton catches an 11-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Richardson to tie the game at 14-14. Three seconds before halftime, Pimpleton gives the Chippewas a 21-14 halftime lead when he takes another punt return to the house for a school-record 97-yard touchdown.
TOP CENTRAL MICHIGAN INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Chuck Koons, Sept. 28, 1963
Koons scores three touchdowns on runs of 7, 57, and 67 yards and rushes for 186 yards on 22 carries in leading CMU to a 30-14 victory over WMU in Mount Pleasant.
Mike Franckowiak, Nov. 9, 1974
Franckowiak accounts for 30 of Central Michigan's 42 points as the Chippewas down WMU 42-6 in Kalamazoo. On offense, Franckowiak runs for touchdowns of 1 and 14 yards and throws two touchdown passes to Matt Means (6 yards) and to Bob Blair (19 yards). He converts four of five PATs and hits Means for a two-point conversion pass. The Chippewas score 28 points in the first quarter and take a 42-0 lead into the third quarter.
Mose Rison, Nov. 19, 1977
Rison registers the top rushing game ever against WMU as he runs 38 times for a career-high 199 yards and leads CMU to a 28-23 win in Mount Pleasant.
Antonio Brown, Oct. 18, 2008
Brown sparks CMU to a 38-28 win over WMU in Mount Pleasant as he totals 252 all-purpose yards, throws for a two-yard touchdown pass, catches 10 passes for 113 yards, returns a punt 42 yards, and four kickoffs for 78 yards. His touchdown pass in the third quarter to Rocky Weaver breaks a 21-21 tie and the Chippewas would never trail again. Brian Brunner also completes 20-28 passes for 346 yards for CMU. CMU claims the first-ever Victory Cannon Trophy.
Titus Davis, Nov. 3, 2012
Davis registers the top receiving game ever against Western Michigan as he hauls in 10 receptions for a career-high 208 yards and a touchdown. His long reception of the day was a 58-yarder.
Kalil Pimpleton, Nov. 3, 2021
Pimpleton scores three touchdowns and returns a school-record two punts for touchdowns of 70 and a program-record 97 yards. In all, he totals 281 all-purpose yards on only eight touches, catches five passes for 115 yards and an 11-yard touchdown in leading the Chippewas to a 42-30 victory over WMU in Kalamazoo.
TOP CENTRAL MICHIGAN INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL PERFORMANCES VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Rushing Yards
199 Mose Rison (38) H, Nov. 19, 1977
186 Chuck Koons (22) H, Sept. 28, 1963
178 Walt Hodges (26) A, Nov. 9, 1974
174 Tony Brown (17) H, Sept. 22, 1984
162 Jerry Seymour (27) A, Nov. 15, 2003
Rushing Touchdowns
3 Kalil Pimpleton H, Nov. 18, 2020
3 Chuck Koons H, Sept. 28, 1963
Longest Rushing Play
89t Jim Podoley A, Sept. 25, 1956
83t Tony Brown H, Sept. 22, 1984
69t Kobe Lewis H, Nov. 18, 2020
67t Chuck Koons H, Sept, 28, 1963
67t Bernie Raterink H, Sept. 24, 1955
Passing Yards
460 Kent Smith (46-70) A, Nov. 12, 2005
383 Ryan Radcliff (26-41) H, Nov. 3, 2012
346 Brian Brunner (20-28) H, Oct. 18, 2008
342 Chad Darnell (15-21) H, Sept. 21, 1996
Touchdown Passes
4 Cooper Rush A, Oct. 10, 2015
Longest Pass Play
82t J. Youngblood to E. Johnson A, Oct. 9, 1993
77t J. Labas to L. Lewis A, Nov. 1, 2025
77t D. Vickers to I. Gooch H, Nov. 11, 2000
77t S. Morris to C. Willis A, Nov. 1, 2017
Receiving Yards
208 Titus Davis (10) H, Nov. 3, 2012
187 Reggie Allen (7) H, Sept. 21, 1996
185 Cody Wilson (12) H, Nov. 5, 2010
159 Wally Hempton (9) H, Sept. 25, 1965
Receptions
14 Justin Harper A, Nov. 12, 2005
12 Cody Wilson H, Nov. 5, 2010
10 Antonio Brown H, Oct. 18, 2008
10 Titus Davis H, Nov. 3, 2012
Touchdown Receptions
2 several times
Total Offense
480 Kent Smith A, Nov. 12, 2005
383 Ryan Radcliff H, Nov. 3, 2012
386 Brian Brunner H, Oct. 18, 2008
364 Chad Darnell H, Sept. 21, 1996
Most Points Scored
20 Kalil Pimpleton H, Nov. 18, 2020
18 Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
Touchdowns Scored
3 Kalil Pimpleton H, Nov. 18, 2020
3 Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
3 Chuck Koons H, Sept. 28, 1963
All-Purpose Yards
308 Silas Massey A, Nov. 18, 1995
306 Jerry Seymour A, Nov. 15, 2003
281 Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
252 Antonio Brown H, Oct. 18, 2008
Longest Punt Return
97t Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
70t Kalil Pimpleton A, Nov. 3, 2021
Longest Kickoff Return
95t Reggie Allen H, Oct. 24, 1998
60 Silas Massey A, Nov. 18, 1995
Field Goals Made
4 Paul Savich (4-4) H, Oct. 24, 1998
Longest Field Goal
54 Kevin Nicholl A, Oct. 14, 1989
Most Tackles
20 Ray Bentley A, Nov. 15, 1980
19 Bryan Gross A, Nov. 20, 1976
18 Michael Bruns H, Oct. 11, 1986
18 Ed Rykulski A, Nov. 20, 1976
Most Interceptions
2 seven times
Most Tackles for Loss
5.0 Kevin Collins H, Nov. 19, 1977
Most Sacks
3.0 Michael Hester H, Oct. 8, 1994
2.5 Nate Brisson-Fast A, Nov. 1, 2017
2.5 Frank Zombo H, Oct.18, 2008
Most Pass Breakups
5 Tedaro France H, Oct. 24, 1998
Forced Fumbles
3 Armond Staten H, Nov. 5, 2010
2 Dan Bazuin H, Nov. 10, 2006
TOP CENTRAL MICHIGAN TEAM GAME RECORDS
SERIES
Total Games 96
CMU Wins/MAC Wins 40/29
WMU Wins/MAC Wins 54/20
Largest CMU Win 34, two times
Largest WMU Win 54, Oct. 10, 1930
Ties 2
TEAM OFFENSE (HIGHS)
Most Points 44, Nov. 18, 2020
Most Points (Both Teams) 96, Nov. 18, 2020
Rushing Yards 368, Sept. 28, 1963
Rushing Attempts 74, Nov. 18, 1978
Rushing Yards Per Carry 5.7, Sept. 28, 1963
Rushing TD 5, two times
Passing Yards 460, Nov. 12, 2005
Pass Completions 46, Nov. 12, 2005
Pass Attempts 71, Nov. 12, 2005
TD Passes 4, Oct. 10, 2015
Interceptions 3, several times
Total Offense Yards 575, Nov. 12, 2005
Total Plays 110, Nov. 12, 2005
Total Touchdowns 6, Nov. 18, 2020
All-Purpose Yards 703, Nov. 12, 2005
First Downs 35, Nov. 12, 2005
TEAM DEFENSE (LOWS)
Points 0, five times
Rushing Yards 49, Sept. 6, 1975
Rushing Attempts 23, Oct. 18, 2008
Passing Yards 0, Sept. 6, 1975
Pass Completions 0, Sept. 6, 1975
Pass Attempts 4, Sept. 6, 1975
Completion Pct. 20.0, Sept. 16, 1964
Total Offense Yards 96, Sept. 6, 1975
All-Purpose Yards 160, Sept. 8, 1979
DEFENSIVE
Tackles 96, Oct. 17, 2009
Interceptions 6, Oct. 14, 1989
Tackles for Loss 16.0, Nov. 19, 1977
Sacks 6.0, Oct. 8, 1994
Pass Breakups 10, Oct. 17, 2009
Fumble Recoveries 4, Nov. 5, 2010
MISCELLANEOUS
Fumbles Lost 4, Sept. 9, 1979
Field Goals Made 4, Oct. 24, 1998
Extra Points Made 6, Nov. 18, 2020
Blocked Kicks 1, many times
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, October 15