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Women's hockey defeats Spartans on the road

Central Michigan University’s D2 women’s hockey team defeated Michigan State University 3-2 at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Freshman forward Ryleigh Eurich, junior defenseman Emily Musser and freshman forward Nataline Zaviski all scored in the game. Zaviski scored the go-ahead goal in the 3rd period, assisted by sophomore defenseman Elliot Horstman and graduate student forward Sophie Gibbs. CMU will travel to Farmington Hills on Friday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. to face Lawrence Technological University.

Football vs Akron Feature

The Central Michigan University football team defeated Akron 41-17 at the homecoming football game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Touchdowns were scored by fifth-year quarterback Angel Flores, senior running back Jayden Clerveaux, junior running back Brock Townsend, senior wide receiver Shawn Foster II, sophomore running back Nick Woodford and fifth-year wide receiver Langston Lewis. The team will next head to Athens, Ohio, to face Ohio University on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.

Chippewas ground game runs rampant against Zips, win 41-17

Central Michigan University's football team rolled through Akron 41-17 for their homecoming game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Offensively, Central Michigan recorded 630 all-purpose yards and six total touchdowns. On the other side of the ball, the Chippewas recorded three interceptions. CMU's next game is against the Ohio Bobcats in Athens, OH, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.

Homecoming Parade

The Central Michigan University Homecoming Parade brought together the Mount Pleasant community as it made its way through town on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. The band started the parade, with several clubs, community organizations, businesses and office candidates following behind them.

Homecoming Greek Showcase and Step Show

Central Michigan University Office of University Engagement, Student Affairs and the Black Alumni Chapter hosted a homecoming Greek showcase in Plachta Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. The auditorium was filled with students, friends, family and alumni who cheered for the fraternities and sororities that performed.

CMU Homecoming Drone Show

Central Michigan University hosted its first-ever drone show over the Rose Ponds on Friday evening, Oct. 2, 2026. The show was a collaborative effort between the School of Engineering and Technology and the School of Communication, Journalism & Media. Students and nearby residents gathered by the Rose Ponds to watch the 10-minute show.

Fall 2026 Bid Day

Central Michigan University's Collegiate Panhellenic Council held Bid Day at the Student Activity Center on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. Bid Day is the final step in recruitment, where recruits receive a formal invitation before returning to their chapters.

Preference Day 2026

Central Michigan University's Collegiate Panhellenic Council held Preference Day in Pearce Hall and the Education and Human Services Building on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Preference Day is the fourth step of formal recruitment for sororities and takes place before Bid Day on Friday, Oct. 2.

Homecoming Battleship 2026

Central Michigan University's five residence hall community councils braved the waters of the Student Activity Center pools in the annual Homecoming Battleship competition, held in the SAC on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Students armed themselves with buckets and trash can lids as they boarded canoes, with the goal of sinking their opponents battleship by filling it with water. This year, the Saxe, Herrig and Celani Community Council took home the win and 100 points for their team after winning both rounds of the competition.

Chippewas tie with Oakland University

The Central Michigan University softball team tied 2-2 in their first fall game of the season against Oakland University at Margo Jonker Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. The team hosted the grizzlies for a doubleheader and will have their next fall game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.

Chippewas fall to Minutemen

The Central Michigan University field hockey team was defeated 3-0 by the University of Massachusetts Minutemen at home on Cristy Freese Field, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Each of the minutemen's three goals were made on penalty shots given up by the Chippewas.

CMU's next field hockey matchup will take place on Oct. 2, at the University of Ohio.

Soccer falls to Bowling Green

The Central Michigan University women's soccer team fell to Bowling Green State University after failing to answer to BGSU's lone goal in the second half. Bowling Green controlled the ball for most of the matchup, with the Chippewas only putting up one shot compared to their opponent's 17.

Jadia Kershaw, the Chippewa's goal keeper, made seven saves throughout the match.

The team will face the University of Ohio in Athens this coming week on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.

37th Annual Zonta Applefest

The Zonta club of Mount Pleasant hosted their 37th annual Zonta Applefest at Papa's Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Bringing the community together the event had hayrides, food trucks, a corn maze, pumpkin picking and games.

CMU Field Hockey defeats Ball State at home

The Central Michigan University women's field hockey team defeated the Ball State University Cardinals home at Cristy Freese Field on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. The lone goal of the game was made by junior Carolena Ryon, a forward for the Chippewas, adding another win to the team's record this season.

CMU will take on the No.4 ranked University of Massachusetts this Sunday, Sept. 27 in Mount Pleasant.

Volleyball drops to Eastern Michigan

The Central Michigan University volleyball team lost in three sets to Eastern Michigan University in McGuirk Arena on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. The Chippewas are now 0-14 overall this season. Central Michigan sophomore outside hitter Taylor Cripe led the team with 13 kills. They will return to McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. to face Ohio University.

Field hockey no match for No. 13 Michigan

Central Michigan University's women's field hockey team lost to No. 13-ranked University of Michigan 5-0 on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Michigan had 12 shots on goal during the game. CMU returns to Cristy Freese Field on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, to face Ball State.

Football vs Wyoming Feature

The Central Michigan University football team continues its win streak, defeating the University of Wyoming, 24-10, at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2026. The Chippewas are now 2-1 on the season and remain undefeated at home. They now head to face the University of Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

Chippewas wrangle up Cowboys, win 24-10

The Central Michigan University football team defeated the University of Wyoming 24-10 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Overall, CMU impressed on offense and defense, rushing for 339 yards and forcing two turnovers. Central Michigan University senior quarterback Angel Flores rushed for 163 of those yards, while senior defensive back Justin Taylor picked off Wyoming, his former team, in the 4th quarter. CMU heads south to face No. 5-ranked Miami at Hard Rock Stadium at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.

Super Kicker Rodeo Championship Finals

The Super Kicker Rodeo heads to the Isabella County Youth & Farm Fair for the Super Kicker Rodeo Championship Finals at the Isabella County Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Riders give it their all, competing in multiple events including bull riding, bareback bronc riding, team roping, girls barrel racing and mutton busting. The final ride for the cowboys and cowgirls will take place back at the Isabella County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, starting at 7 p.m.

Soccer falls to Buffalo

The Central Michigan University women's soccer team lost to Buffalo 1-0 at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. The defensive showdown made for a close game. Buffalo junior midfielder Mae Hunt scored the only goal of the game in the 71st minute. The Chippewas have been shut out in back-to-back games for the first time this season. CMU heads down to Ypsilanti this Sunday, Sept. 20, to play Eastern Michigan.