Central Michigan junior quarterback Cooper Rush (Central Michigan Life File Photo)
Both Central Michigan and Minnesota's football teams feature several legitimately reliable playmakers.
But who are the game-changers that each squad should put the most stake in?
Here are five players to keep an eye on when the Chippewas (7-5 overall) face off with the Gophers (5-7 overall) at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28 at Ford Field in Detroit for the Quick Lane Bowl.
1. CMU quarterback Cooper Rush
With a league-worst running game all season, the Chippewa offense needed stability and confidence under center.