It is safe to say this academic year is critical for Central Michigan University.

CMU’s offense 34 more total yards than MSU (196 to 162). LeFevour is 15-of-22 with 160 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception. 
MSU scored with ease on its two touchdown drives, but the Chippewas’ defense has played well for the rest of the game.
Offensively, CMU looks much-improved when compared to last week’s performance at Arizona. 
The [...]

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Unless another setback occurs, game officials said kickoff will happen 7:45 MDT (10:45 EDT). 
Arizona has just entered back on the field, the student section is at its feet and a small fireworks display accompanied the team’s entrance. 
The Chippewas have yet to enter the field.

About 15 minutes ago, officials directed both teams to their locker rooms because of lightning in the area. 
Each time lightning strikes in the area, it is a 30-minute delay. A 15 minute warmup will take place after the 30 minutes is up.
Considering lightning just struck again, we are looking at about 45 minutes until kickoff [...]

The atmosphere inside and just around Arizona Stadium is superb. The student section — a very large one at that — is absolutely packed with red shirts.
The tailgate area behind the scoreboard was filled and festive, but it gives enough room for people to comfortably walk through. It included a decent amount of alumni participation [...]

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