2026 MAC Kickoff Blog

DETROIT, Mich.—The spotlight is back on Central Michigan Football as the Chippewas travel to Detroit to participate in the 2026 Mid-American Conference Football Kickoff event Tuesday and Wednesday at Ford Field. Follow along below as Central Michigan Head Coach Matt Drinkall, cornerback Jaion Jackson, and wide receiver Langston Lewis navigate Tuesday and Wednesday's media event.

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN MEDIA DAY SCHEDULE (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)

Time	Content
11 a.m.-11:25 a.m.	Commissioner Steinbrecher Press Conference
11:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m.	Social Content/Sirius XM Radio
12:15 p.m.-12:35 p.m.	MAC Video Content
12:40 p.m.-1:20 p.m.	1-on-1 Media Availability
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