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Central Michigan will play in Detroit’s GameAbove Sports Bowl
Detroit ― Central Michigan will play Northwestern in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Detroit’s Ford Field on Dec. 26, it was announced Sunday.
The game starts at 1 p.m. and will be televised by ESPN.
The Chippewas finished 7-5 this season, including wins in four of their last six games. Northwestern’s 6-6 record included a 24-22 loss to Michigan on Nov. 15 at Wrigley Field. CMU also played the Wolverines, losing 63-3 on Sept. 13 at Michigan Stadium.
Joe Labas led the Chippewas’ offense this season, completing 68.9 percent of his passes for 12 TD against six interceptions.
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GameAbove Sports Bowl
CENTRAL MICHIGAN VS. NORTHWESTERN
➤ Kickoff: 1 p.m. Dec. 26, Ford Field, Detroit
➤ TV: ESPN
➤ Records: Central Michigan 7-5; Northwestern 6-6
➤ Bowl history: This is the 11th playing of this version of Detroit’s bowl game, previously known as the Quick Lane Bowl. Toledo beat Pittsburgh, 48-46, in six overtimes in 2024. This is CMU’s 14th bowl game; the Chippewas are 4-9.
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