A Promising Outlook for the Chippewas
The Mid-American Conference is buzzing with anticipation as Lindy’s Magazine releases its preseason All‑MAC team, spotlighting two Central Michigan standouts. Senior Brock Townsend and sophomore Langston Lewis earned spots on the prestigious list, with Lewis drawing special praise for possessing what analysts describe as the conference’s finest hands.
The Chippewas enter the 2026 campaign with modest but optimistic expectations, forecasted to finish between third and sixth in the league standings. Every preseason outlet agrees that the team will secure a bowl invitation, underscoring the program’s steady upward trajectory under head coach Jim McGuire.
Fans can mark their calendars for the season opener on September 5 at New Mexico, a road test that will set the tone for a schedule that includes six home games at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The excitement builds ahead of the July 22 Media Day at Detroit’s Ford Field, where the squad will showcase its preparations after an early‑August camp.