Central Michigan University Athletics
Ben Bennett is in his third season in charge of the CMU wrestling program. The Chippewas' annual Maroon & Gold intrasquad dual is set for Thursday, Oct. 22 (7 p.m.) at McGuirk Arena.
Wrestling's Maroon & Gold Intrasquad Set for Thursday at McGuirk Arena
10/19/2026 9:15:00β―AM | Wrestling
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. β The Central Michigan wrestling team is set to open the 2026-27 season with its annual Maroon & Gold Intrasquad dual on Thursday, Oct. 22 (7 p.m.) at McGuirk Arena.
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The Chippewas' season opener is the annual Chippewa Challenge on Nov. 1 at Cal State Bakersfield, where they will face the host Roadrunners and American. The event was launched in honor of legendary CMU coach Tom Borrelli, who retired after the 2024 season. CSU Bakersfield and American are coached by former Chippewa wrestlers Luke Smith and Jason Borrelli, Tom's son.
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The Chippewas' home opener is set for Sunday, Nov. 15, and their Mid-American Conference-opening dual meet is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18, at home against SIUE.
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The Chippewas are also scheduled to compete in the prestigious Midlands Championships, hosted by Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Between Christmas and New Year's Day, and the National Wrestling Coaches Association National Duals, set for Jan. 8-9 at Northern Iowa.
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CMU will entertain MAC foes Lock Haven, Clarion and Kent State, and Michigan State in a nonleaguer.
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The Chippewas close the regular season with a nonconference dual at Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 21.
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The MAC Championships are set for March 5-6 at SIUE in Edwardsville, Ill., and the NCAA Championships are slated for March 18-20 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
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The Chippewas' season opener is the annual Chippewa Challenge on Nov. 1 at Cal State Bakersfield, where they will face the host Roadrunners and American. The event was launched in honor of legendary CMU coach Tom Borrelli, who retired after the 2024 season. CSU Bakersfield and American are coached by former Chippewa wrestlers Luke Smith and Jason Borrelli, Tom's son.
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The Chippewas' home opener is set for Sunday, Nov. 15, and their Mid-American Conference-opening dual meet is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18, at home against SIUE.
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The Chippewas are also scheduled to compete in the prestigious Midlands Championships, hosted by Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Between Christmas and New Year's Day, and the National Wrestling Coaches Association National Duals, set for Jan. 8-9 at Northern Iowa.
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CMU will entertain MAC foes Lock Haven, Clarion and Kent State, and Michigan State in a nonleaguer.
Β
The Chippewas close the regular season with a nonconference dual at Michigan on Sunday, Feb. 21.
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The MAC Championships are set for March 5-6 at SIUE in Edwardsville, Ill., and the NCAA Championships are slated for March 18-20 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
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