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2025 State of the University Address

The 2025 State of the University Address was hosted in Plachta Auditorium of Warriner Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Central Michigan President Neil MacKinnon addressed four key topics, including the progress in key areas and next steps, change at CMU, ‘The Caring University,’ and a bright future. These all show how MacKinnon has improved and his plans on improving the university over the years. MacKinnon dedicated the event to his father, who passed away a month ago, who had never visited campus, but would always ask MacKinnon “question after question after question” every time they met.

Women's Basketball vs. Schoolcraft College Exhibition Match

The Central Michigan Women’s Basketball Team won its exhibition matchup against Schoolcraft College at McGuirk Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. The Chippewas' season-opener will be Monday, Nov. 3, at Georgia Southern University and will return home for the home-opener against Davenport University on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Men's Basketball vs. Appalachian State

The Central Michigan University men’s basketball team defeated Appalachian State 82-66 at McGuirk Arena, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Senior guard Tamario Adley led the team, scoring 22 points, and senior guard Logan McIntire scored 14. The team will head to Peoria, Illinois, to face the Bradley University Braves on Saturday.

Diwali Night

The Central Michigan Indian Student Association hosts Diwali Night in Finch Fieldhouse on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Participants came together to celebrate Diwali with cultural performances, traditional Indian cuisine and more. 

Volleyball vs. Ohio

Central Michigan women's volleyball fell to Ohio 3-1 in the second game of the weekend at McGuirk Arena, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Senior outside hitter Natalia Rejment and freshman outside hitter Taylor Cripe both achieved 12 kills against Ohio and redshirt senior middle blocker/outside hitter Abby Olin reached 250 career blocks.

Feature: Football vs. Western Michigan University

Central Michigan lost to its rival, Western Michigan 24-21, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Central Michigan redshirt senior Joe Labas threw for 152 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Central Michigan redshirt junior Langston Lewis had a career high of 111 receiving yards and a career-long 77-yard touchdown reception. Central Michigan redshirt senior linebacker Dakota Cochran made a career high 11 tackles, including one forced fumble. Central Michigan comes back home to play Buffalo on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. ⁠

Action: Football vs. Western Michigan University

Central Michigan lost to its rival, Western Michigan 24-21, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Central Michigan redshirt senior Joe Labas threw for 152 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Central Michigan redshirt junior Langston Lewis had a career high of 111 receiving yards and a career-long 77-yard touchdown reception. Central Michigan redshirt senior linebacker Dakota Cochran made a career high 11 tackles, including one forced fumble. Central Michigan comes back home to play Buffalo on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. 

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship traveled to Michigan for the first time, filling the entertainment hall of Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort with rowdy fans on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. The event featured 11 full-combat matches in which fighters wore no gloves or padding. Esteban “Mohawk” Rodriguez defeated Zac Cavender in the main event, knocking his opponent out one minute and ten seconds into the first round. 

Soccer vs. Eastern Michigan University

The Central Michigan Women's soccer team defeated Eastern Michigan 2-0 at their last home game of the season at the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Freshman forward Jimena Perez Ayala scored the first goal for the Chippewas with an assist from Ella Betzold, followed by the second goal of the game from junior forward Jordan Bailey.

D1 Men's Hockey vs. Oakland University

The Central Michigan University D1 men's hockey team secured its first win of the season, defeating Oakland University 4-1 at Martin Ice Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Graduate student defenseman Tej Kothari scored a total of two goals with freshman forward Drake Fletemier scoring one and sophomore forward Joshua Romine scoring his first of the season. The Chippewas will next host Aquinas University at Martin Ice Arena on Friday. 

Football vs. University of Massachusetts

The Central Michigan Chippewas defeated the University of Massachusetts Minutemen 38-13 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. CMU's offense dominated throughout the game, amassing 502 all-purpose yards and 37 minutes and 53 seconds of total time possession. Quarterbacks Joe Labas and Angel Flores had a combined 84% completion rate, 223 pass yards and three total touchdowns, while the defense had three total sacks and one interception by redshirt junior defensive back Kalen Carroll. CMU looks to take on rival Western Michigan in Kalamazoo on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Homecoming 2025

Central Michigan University hosted its 2025 Homecoming from Thursday, Oct. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 26. Students and alumni were encouraged to enjoy various events, including the homecoming parade, the cardboard boat races, the football game against the University of Massachusetts and many more. 

Men's Basketball vs. Saginaw Valley State University

The Central Michigan University men's basketball team defeated Saginaw Valley State University 77-56 during the exhibition game at McGuirk Arena on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Sophomore guard Jaxson Whitaker and senior guard Nathan Claerbaut led the team with Whitaker scoring 16 points and Claerbaut with 14. The team will host the Appalachian State Mountaineers at McGuirk Arena on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, for the opening game of the season. 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Central Michigan University's Alpha Psi Omega presents the opening night of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Broadway Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. The show is based on a 1975 film that explores themes of gender expression and identity, and is a popular Halloween tradition in Mount Pleasant. 

Homecoming Battleship

The Central Michigan Office of Student Activities & Involvement hosted the annual Homecoming Battleship Competition between all Residence Hall Community Councils at the Student Activity Center Pool, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Teams were given equipment to attack other canoes with water to eventually sink their opponent, as well as using the equipment as shields to protect water from getting in the boat. Participation in the event awarded teams with 20 points and first place won 100 points, second won 70 and third won 50. The Saxe/Herrig/Celani Residence Hall Community Council came in first place. 

Field Hockey vs. Kent State

After going into a 10-minute overtime, the Central Michigan University field hockey team fell 1-0 against Kent State during the last home game of the season at Cristy Freese Field, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. The team will head to face Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia on Friday.

FEATURE: Football vs. Bowling Green

Central Michigan defeated Bowling Green 27-6 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Central Michigan induced two interceptions in the game. They also had 203 rushing yards, making this their fourth straight game with 200 or more rushing yards. Central Michigan junior quarterback Angel Flores led the charge with 72 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. 

ACTION: Football vs. Bowling Green

Central Michigan defeated Bowling Green 27-6 at Doyt L. Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, OH, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Central Michigan induced two interceptions in the game. They also had 203 rushing yards, making this their fourth straight game with 200 or more rushing yards. Central Michigan junior quarterback Angel Flores led the charge with 72 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. 


“We felt like we needed to make a statement after the loss,” Central Michigan redshirt senior quarterback Joe Labas said. “Kudos to the O-Line and the defense today. Jordan (Kwiatkowski) had a great game, and all our leaders on defense had a great game, (it’s) just a great team win.”

Club Hockey vs. University of Michigan Flint

The Central Michigan D1 Men's Club Hockey Team fell 4-3 against the University of Michigan-Flint at Martin Ice Arena, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The Chippewas' freshman forward Drake Fletemier scored two of the goals, and sophomore forward Josh Bassett had the third. The team will face Oakland University at Onyx Ice Arena in Rochester, Michigan on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.  

Volleyball vs. Akron - Game Two

The Central Michigan women’s volleyball team beat Akron University 3-0 at McGuirk Arena, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The Chippewas had a total of 44 kills during the game and senior outside hitter Natalia Rejment recorded her fourth-straight double-double, scoring double digits in two of the five statistical categories, with 19 kills and 10 digs.