Starting the 2018 season 0-2 was never considered for Central Michigan coach John Bonamego.
Nevertheless, it's where the Chippewas are.
Heading into CMU's week three matchup at Huskie Stadium against Northern Illinois, the team is focused on execution. The Mid-American Conference opener between CMU and NIU kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 15.
Injury Update
In its 31-7 loss to Kansas at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, CMU was without three starters – center Steve Eipper, cornerback Xavier Crawford and safety Alonzo McCoy.
Bonamego said Eipper has finished the return to play protocol, meaning he will be back in the lineup against Northern Illinois.