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The '''1988 Central Michigan Chippewas football team''' represented [[Central Michigan University]] in the [[Mid-American Conference]] (MAC) during the [[1988 NCAA Division I-A football season]]. In their 11th season under head coach [[Herb Deromedi]], the Chippewas compiled a 7–4 record (5–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC standings, and outscored their opponents, 287 to 176.<ref name=SR>{{cite web|title=1988 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=SR/College Football|accessdate=July 20, 2016|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1988-schedule.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide|publisher=Central Michigan University|accessdate=July 20, 2016|pages=100, 113|year=2015|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf}}</ref> The team played its home games in [[Kelly/Shorts Stadium]] in [[Mount Pleasant, Michigan]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Football Facilities|publisher=Central Michigan University|accessdate=July 20, 2016|url=http://www.cmuchippewas.com/facilities/football-facilities.html}}</ref> with attendance of 86,177 in five home games.<ref>2015 Media Guide, p. 87.</ref>
The '''1988 Central Michigan Chippewas football team''' represented [[Central Michigan University]] in the [[Mid-American Conference]] (MAC) during the [[1988 NCAA Division I-A football season]]. In their 11th season under head coach [[Herb Deromedi]], the Chippewas compiled a 7–4 record (5–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC standings, and outscored their opponents, 287 to 176.<ref name=SR>{{cite web|title=1988 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=SR/College Football|accessdate=July 20, 2016|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1988-schedule.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide|publisher=Central Michigan University|accessdate=July 20, 2016|pages=100, 113|year=2015|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf|archive-date=October 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> The team played its home games in [[Kelly/Shorts Stadium]] in [[Mount Pleasant, Michigan]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Football Facilities|publisher=Central Michigan University|accessdate=July 20, 2016|url=http://www.cmuchippewas.com/facilities/football-facilities.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625081349/http://www.cmuchippewas.com/facilities/football-facilities.html|archive-date=June 25, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> with attendance of 86,177 in five home games.<ref>2015 Media Guide, p. 87.</ref>


The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jeff Bender with 1,309 passing yards, tailback Donnie Riley with 1,128 rushing yards, and Mark Hopkins with 433 receiving yards.<ref>{{cite web|title=1988 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=SR/College Football|accessdate=July 20, 2016|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1988.html}}</ref> Bender received the MAC's Freshman of the Year award,<ref>2015 Media Guide, p. 91.</ref> and linebacker George Ricumstrict received the team's most valuable player award.<ref>2015 Media Guide, p. 95.</ref> Four Central Michigan players (offensive guard Chuck Pellegrini, tailback Donnie Riley, linebacker Mark Dennis, and defensive lineman Scott Alferink) received first-team All-MAC honors.<ref>2015 Media Guide, p. 92.</ref>
The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jeff Bender with 1,309 passing yards, tailback Donnie Riley with 1,128 rushing yards, and Mark Hopkins with 433 receiving yards.<ref>{{cite web|title=1988 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|work=SR/College Football|accessdate=July 20, 2016|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/central-michigan/1988.html}}</ref> Bender received the MAC's Freshman of the Year award,<ref>2015 Media Guide, p. 91.</ref> and linebacker George Ricumstrict received the team's most valuable player award.<ref>2015 Media Guide, p. 95.</ref> Four Central Michigan players (offensive guard Chuck Pellegrini, tailback Donnie Riley, linebacker Mark Dennis, and defensive lineman Scott Alferink) received first-team All-MAC honors.<ref>2015 Media Guide, p. 92.</ref>


==External links==
==Schedule==
{{CFB schedule
* [https://www.cmich.edu/library/clarke/AccessMaterials/CMU/Documents/1988.pdf Official program], October 1, 1988
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|September 3|at|[[1988 Kentucky Wildcats football team|Kentucky]]<ncg>|[[Kroger Field|Commonwealth Stadium]]|[[Lexington, Kentucky|Lexington, KY]]|L 7–18|41,736|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-chips-drop-fumblefest/135029674/|work=Detroit Free Press|title=Chips drop fumblefest, 18–7|date=September 4, 1988|accessdate=November 11, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>

|September 17|at|[[1988 Akron Zips football team|Akron]]<ncg>|[[Rubber Bowl]]|[[Akron, Ohio|Akron, OH]]|W 27–16||

|September 24||[[1988 Montana State Bobcats football team|Montana State]]<ncg>|[[Kelly/Shorts Stadium]]|[[Mount Pleasant, Michigan|Mount Pleasant, MI]]|W 48–10|18,516|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-cmu-spreads-fun-around/161228593/|work=The Saginaw News|title=CMU spreads fun around for three backs|date=September 25, 1988|accessdate=December 19, 2024|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref>

|October 1||[[1988 Kent State Golden Flashes football team|Kent State]]|Kelly/Shorts Stadium|Mount Pleasant, MI|W 31–7||

|October 8|at|[[1988 Eastern Michigan Hurons football team|Eastern Michigan]] ([[Central Michigan–Eastern Michigan football rivalry|rivalry]])|[[Rynearson Stadium]]|[[Ypsilanti, Michigan|Ypsilanti, MI]]|W 20–6||

|October 15||[[1988 Bowling Green Falcons football team|Bowling Green]]|Kelly/Shorts Stadium|Mount Pleasant, MI|W 21–3||

|October 22||[[1988 Ball State Cardinals football team|Ball State]]|Kelly/Shorts Stadium|Mount Pleasant, MI|L 20–27||

|October 29|at|[[1988 Western Michigan Broncos football team|Western Michigan]]|[[Waldo Stadium]]|[[Kalamazoo, Michigan|Kalamazoo, MI]] ([[Central Michigan–Western Michigan football rivalry|rivalry]])|L 24–42||

|November 5||[[1988 Ohio Bobcats football team|Ohio]]|Kelly/Shorts Stadium|Mount Pleasant, MI|W 42–10||

|November 12|at|[[1988 Toledo Rockets football team|Toledo]]|[[Glass Bowl]]|[[Toledo, Ohio|Toledo, OH]]|L 13–20||

|November 19|at|[[1988 Miami Redskins football team|Miami (OH)]]|[[Yager Stadium (Miami University)|Yager Stadium]][[Oxford, Ohio|Oxford, OH]]||W 34–17||

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Latest revision as of 15:46, 21 December 2024

1988 Central Michigan Chippewas football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record7–4 (5–3 MAC)
Head coach
MVPGeorge Ricumstrict
Home stadiumKelly/Shorts Stadium
Seasons
← 1987
1989 →
1988 Mid-American football standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Western Michigan $ 7 – 1 – 0 9 – 3 – 0
Eastern Michigan 5 – 2 – 1 6 – 3 – 1
Ball State 5 – 3 – 0 8 – 3 – 0
Central Michigan 5 – 3 – 0 7 – 4 – 0
Ohio 4 – 3 – 1 4 – 6 – 1
Toledo 4 – 4 – 0 6 – 5 – 0
Kent State 3 – 5 – 0 5 – 6 – 0
Bowling Green 1 – 6 – 1 2 – 8 – 1
Miami (OH) 0 – 7 – 1 0 – 10 – 1
  • $ – Conference champion

The 1988 Central Michigan Chippewas football team represented Central Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 11th season under head coach Herb Deromedi, the Chippewas compiled a 7–4 record (5–3 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC standings, and outscored their opponents, 287 to 176.[1][2] The team played its home games in Kelly/Shorts Stadium in Mount Pleasant, Michigan,[3] with attendance of 86,177 in five home games.[4]

The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Jeff Bender with 1,309 passing yards, tailback Donnie Riley with 1,128 rushing yards, and Mark Hopkins with 433 receiving yards.[5] Bender received the MAC's Freshman of the Year award,[6] and linebacker George Ricumstrict received the team's most valuable player award.[7] Four Central Michigan players (offensive guard Chuck Pellegrini, tailback Donnie Riley, linebacker Mark Dennis, and defensive lineman Scott Alferink) received first-team All-MAC honors.[8]

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 3at Kentucky*
L 7–1841,736[9]
September 17at Akron*
W 27–16
September 24Montana State*
W 48–1018,516[10]
October 1Kent State
  • Kelly/Shorts Stadium
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
W 31–7
October 8at Eastern Michigan
W 20–6
October 15Bowling Green
  • Kelly/Shorts Stadium
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
W 21–3
October 22Ball State
  • Kelly/Shorts Stadium
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
L 20–27
October 29at Western Michigan
L 24–42
November 5Ohio
  • Kelly/Shorts Stadium
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
W 42–10
November 12at Toledo
L 13–20
November 19at Miami (OH)Yager StadiumOxford, OHW 34–17
  • *Non-conference game

References

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  1. ^ "1988 Central Michigan Chippewas Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  2. ^ "Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide" (PDF). Central Michigan University. 2015. pp. 100, 113. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 26, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  3. ^ "Football Facilities". Central Michigan University. Archived from the original on June 25, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  4. ^ 2015 Media Guide, p. 87.
  5. ^ "1988 Central Michigan Chippewas Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  6. ^ 2015 Media Guide, p. 91.
  7. ^ 2015 Media Guide, p. 95.
  8. ^ 2015 Media Guide, p. 92.
  9. ^ "Chips drop fumblefest, 18–7". Detroit Free Press. September 4, 1988. Retrieved November 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "CMU spreads fun around for three backs". The Saginaw News. September 25, 1988. Retrieved December 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.


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