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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. 

Field Hockey Wins Against Saint Louis

The Central Michigan University field hockey team completed a weekend sweep after defeating Saint Louis 3-2 at the field hockey game at Cristy Freese Field, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. Junior forward Carolena Ryon, sophomore midfielder Mora Rulli and sophomore midfielder Teah Savignano all contributed one goal to the Chippewas. The team will head to Kent State to face off against the Golden Flashes on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

Football vs Colgate Feature

The Central Michigan University football team defeated Colgate 13-10 in the 2026 season home opener at the football game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Fifth year quarterback and senior runningback Vaughn Blue each contributed a touchdown to the Chippewas. Additionally, Flores led the team in rushing yards gaining 130 and with Blue leading in receiving yards with 29. The team will host Wyoming on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. 

Football vs Colgate Action

Central Michigan University defeated Colgate University 13-10 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. After a blowout loss to New Mexico, CMU was looking to improve offensively and defensively. However, two turnovers and a missed field goal led to the Chippewas down 10-0 at halftime. On their first drive back from half, senior quarterback Angel Flores lost a fumble, but bounced back the next drive with a 50 yard touchdown run defensively. CMU recovered four turnovers, including a game-winning interception by senior linebacker Mayson Hitchens. The Chippewas return back to Kelly/Shorts Stadium to face off against Wyoming on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. 

First Responder 5K

Servpro hosted the third annual First Responder 5K at Island Park, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. There were 41 runners who took on the 3.1 mile course with the best time coming in at 20:11. Servpro works very closely with the local fire department and enjoys hosting the event to help out in anyway they can. "I just wanted to help. I love the purpose of why we do this event," event coordinator Brittany Smith said. 

Field Hockey Sweeps Mercyhurst

The Central Michigan University field hockey team swept Mercyhurst 9-0 during their game at Cristy Freese Field, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Sophomore midfielder Mora Rulli led the team scoring four goals with senior midfielder Annabelle Cotroneo and senior forward Cameron Pluciennik each scored two. Additionally, junior goalkeeper Jenna Billig achieved her first shutout of the season. The team will host Saint Louis, Sunday, Sept. 13 for game two of the weekend. 

Wisconsin's badgering offense takes down Chippewas 6-2

The Central Michigan University soccer team fell 6-2 against Wisconsin at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, bringing their overall record to 2-3-1. Junior forward Ella Betzold and sophomore midfielder Kylee Weed each contributed one goal for the Chippewas. The team will head to Indianapolis, Indiana, to face Butler on Sunday, Sept. 13.

Chippewas no match for visiting Spartans

The Central Michigan University volleyball team fell 3-0 against Michigan State University at McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. The loss brought the team to 0-7 on the season, with four losses being at home. Sophomore middle blocker Lilly Mullholand led the team with nine points and eight kills. The team will head to Chicago, Illinois, to face DePaul on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. 

Volleyball loses second straight against Illinois State

The Central Michigan University volleyball team fell 3-0 against Illinois State in game two at McGuirk Arena on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Sophomore setter/right side Karla Sanchez-George led the team with eight and a half points, and sophomore outside hitter Taylor Cripe was close behind with eight. The team will host Michigan State at 6 p.m tonight for game two of the day. 

Volleyball Swept by Illinois State in Game One

The Central Michigan University volleyball team fell 3-0 against Illinois State at McGuirk Arena on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.  Sophomore outside hitter Taylor Cripe led the team for the second game in a row with 14 points, eight digs, one block and 10 kills. The team will host Illinois State for game two before Michigan State on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m.

Soccer ties against Cincinnati

The Central Michigan University women’s soccer team tied 1-1 with the Cincinnati Bearcats at the Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Forward Ella Betzold scored the only goal for the Chippewas, and senior goalkeeper Jadia Kershaw had six saves. The team's next game is against Wisconsin on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. 

CMU volleyball falls to Oakland University

The Central Michigan University volleyball team was defeated by the Oakland Univeristy Golden Grizzlies in their home opener held in McGuirk Arena, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. The Chippewas got their first mid-match victory after rallying in the third set, but were defeated in four. 

CMU lost 27-29 in the first set, and followed it with another 20-25 loss in the second. They won the third set 25-20 and then lost the fourth and ultimately the match with a score of 17-25.

Outside hitter Taylor Cripe led the Chippewas with 16 kills throughout the match. Freshman middle blocker Brenna Stortz followed Cripe with 10 kills.

The Chippewas will host three more matches this weekend as part of The Heart of the Mitt Invitational, facing off against Illinois State University twice before going up against Michigan State University.

Fall 2026 MainStage

The Office of Student Activities and Involvement hosts MainStage 2026 at the Student Activity Center, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Students are able to attend to learn more about student organizations, local businesses, sororities and fraternities, as well as club sports on campus. 

Soccer blows out Purdue Fort Wayne in home opener

The Central Michigan University women's soccer team defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 6-1 in the home opener at the soccer/lacrosse complex on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. The Chippewas' goals were scored by freshman defender Claire Bergsma, junior forward Ella Dykstra, senior forward Jordan Bailey, sophomore midfielder Kylee Weed, sophomore midfielder Naomi Phillips, and junior forward Ella Betzold. The team's next game will be against Cincinnati on Thursday, Sept. 3. 

Leadership Safari 2026

Central Michigan University hosted its 30th annual Leadership Safari from Aug. 24 through Aug. 26. Hosted by the Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, Leadership Safari gives new students the chance to learn more about CMU and leadership through different activities held over the three days. On the last day, Leadership Safari participants learn cheers from the marching band and CMU sports teams. 

Football Spring Scrimmage

Central Michigan University fans gathered and watched the CMU football team's spring scrimmage at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. The scrimmage gave fans an early look at the team as they prepare for the upcoming season. Their season opener is against the University of New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. 

Isabella County Super Kicker Rodeo

The Super Kicker Rodeo made a tour stop in Mount Pleasant on the opening night of the Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Super Kicker Rodeo, held at the Isabella County Fairgrounds on Monday, August 3, 2026. The Rodeo spans two days. Festivities included bull riding, boot scrambles, team roping, mutton busting, barrel racing and bareback bronc competitions. Between events, spectators were entertained by musical and comedic performances by Rodeo emcees.

2026 Spring Commencement

The 2026 Spring Central Michigan University graduation commencement ceremony was held in McGuirk Arena on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The 1:30 p.m. ceremony was for the College of Arts and Media and the College of Education and Human Services. Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon spoke during the ceremony, which also included Joseph Sowmick from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, CEO of the American Heart Association, Nancy Brown and student speaker Christian Dunn. 

Baseball vs. Oakland

The Central Michigan University baseball team defeated Oakland University 6-4 at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Senior outfielder Zach Knowlton led the team with two runs, and junior infielder Bryson Webb recorded his fifth three-hit game of the season. The team will face Akron for a three-game series starting Friday, May 8, 2026.