Maturity was the word of wisdom head coach John Bonamego used all week, saying this week would show where the Central Michigan football team is after a win against its rival Western Michigan.
On Wednesday night, the Chippewas responded with a another win over a rival in second-straight nail-biting finish.
The Chippewas (6-4, 4-2 Mid-American Conference) topped the Eagles (3-7, 1-5) 42-30 to become bowl eligible and earn the Michigan MAC Trophy, given to the team with the best record between CMU, EMU and WMU.
How it happened
The game didn't start in the Chippewas favor, as transfer quarterback Shane Morris fumbled the ball on CMU’s opening play.