The CMU and Minnesota helmets sit side-by-side Dec. 9 at Quick Lane Bowl Media Day at the Detroit Lions Practice Facility in Allen Park.
Central Michigan and Minnesota square off in the Quick Lane Bowl at 5 p.m. Monday at Detroit's Ford Field.
Here's everything you need to know before the game.
How the Chippewas ended up in Detroit: MAC 'maneuvered' CMU into Detroit bowl game
The announcement: Chippewas headed to Detroit for 2015 bowl game
Preview story: Time to Shine: Chippewas aim to get even with Big Ten during Quick Lane Bowl
A look at the opponent: What you should know about the University of Minnesota football team
Around the Mid-American Conference: MAC sits at 3-3, meaning CMU will determine conference’s bowl season fate
What to watch for: Five players to watch when Central Michigan faces off with Minnesota during the Quick Lane Bowl