Central Michigan Life sports reporter Evan Petzold breaks down the 2018 schedule for the Chippewas.
Sept. 1 at Kentucky Wildcats
Loss
UK 24, CMU 10
The absence of Josh Paschal on Kentucky's defensive line should be enough to allow Jonathan Ward to let loose a few times. However, the Wildcats' secondary shouldn't have a problem with an inexperienced quarterback in Tony Poljan and a youthful group of wide receivers.
Sept. 8 vs. Kansas Jayhawks
Win
CMU 38, KAN 16
A year ago, Shane Morris threw for 467 yards in CMU's 45-27 victory against Kansas.