Central Michigan University Athletics
Central Michigan Football Class of 2026 Signees Roster

Matthew Plumb
- Position:
- Defensive Lineman
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 235
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- St. Charles, Ill.
- High School:
- St. Charles North H.S.
- Twitter:
- @MatthewPlumb4
- Instagram:
- @mplumb_4
Will enroll at Central Michigan in January.
HIGH SCHOOL
Will graduate in December 2025 from St. Charles North High School, where he played four years of varsity football for Robert Pomazak … First Team All-Conference honoree … Team captain as a senior … Played quarterback and linebacker the North Stars … In three-year career, made 112 tackles (35 solo), 14.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks in 21 games … Finished with 42 tackles (10 solo), 3.0 tackles for loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery in six games as a senior … Made 44 tackles, five tackles for loss and a sack despite missing four games as a junior … Led his team to a 9-2 overall record and 6-1 league record as a junior … Finished with 26 tackles (10 solo) with one sack and a fumble recovery as a sophomore … Finished 6-4 overall with a 4-3 league records as a sophomore … Played varsity football and helped lead the team to a 10-2 overall record, league championship with a 7-0 record and state playoff appearance as a freshman … Played 7-on-7 football … Rated a three-star recruit by 247sports.com, On3.com, Rivals.com, and ESPN.com … Rated the No. 68 player in the state of Illinois … Also wrestles … All-State wrestler … Outstanding student … Named Homecoming King.
PERSONAL
Born Matthew Plumb on November 2, 2007 … Son of Michael and Dawn Plumb … Has two brothers Ethan and William … Brother plays football at Grand Valley State … Chose Central Michigan because the coaching staff cares about each of their players as people and is the reason why the program has had so much early success in the first year under Coach Drinkall … Committed to Central Michigan on June 26, 2025.
HIGH SCHOOL
Will graduate in December 2025 from St. Charles North High School, where he played four years of varsity football for Robert Pomazak … First Team All-Conference honoree … Team captain as a senior … Played quarterback and linebacker the North Stars … In three-year career, made 112 tackles (35 solo), 14.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks in 21 games … Finished with 42 tackles (10 solo), 3.0 tackles for loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery in six games as a senior … Made 44 tackles, five tackles for loss and a sack despite missing four games as a junior … Led his team to a 9-2 overall record and 6-1 league record as a junior … Finished with 26 tackles (10 solo) with one sack and a fumble recovery as a sophomore … Finished 6-4 overall with a 4-3 league records as a sophomore … Played varsity football and helped lead the team to a 10-2 overall record, league championship with a 7-0 record and state playoff appearance as a freshman … Played 7-on-7 football … Rated a three-star recruit by 247sports.com, On3.com, Rivals.com, and ESPN.com … Rated the No. 68 player in the state of Illinois … Also wrestles … All-State wrestler … Outstanding student … Named Homecoming King.
PERSONAL
Born Matthew Plumb on November 2, 2007 … Son of Michael and Dawn Plumb … Has two brothers Ethan and William … Brother plays football at Grand Valley State … Chose Central Michigan because the coaching staff cares about each of their players as people and is the reason why the program has had so much early success in the first year under Coach Drinkall … Committed to Central Michigan on June 26, 2025.
Dakota Cochran Post-Game Press Conference vs. Toledo
Sunday, November 30
Matt Drinkall Post-Game Press Conference vs. Toledo
Saturday, November 29
Jordan Kwiatkowski Post-Game Press Conference vs. Toledo
Saturday, November 29
Jordan Kwiatkowski Post-Game Interview at Kent State
Friday, November 21





